Serving 165 students in grades 5-6, Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
99%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School?
165 students attend Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School?
Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School offer ?
Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School part of?
Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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