Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Betty Shabazz Internl Charter 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 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School is 0.06, 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)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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 Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School?
328 students attend Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School offer ?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School part of?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School is part of Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District.
In what neighborhood is Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School located?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Greater Grand Crossing.
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Date
No School - Spring Break
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Of School
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
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