Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Barbara A Sizemore Campus 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barbara A Sizemore Campus's student population of 247 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barbara A Sizemore Campus is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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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 33% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Barbara A Sizemore Campus?
247 students attend Barbara A Sizemore Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Barbara A Sizemore Campus students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara A Sizemore Campus?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barbara A Sizemore Campus offer ?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Barbara A Sizemore Campus part of?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus is part of Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District.
In what neighborhood is Barbara A Sizemore Campus located?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus is located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Englewood.
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Last Day Of School
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
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