Serving 905 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy's student population of 905 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 1077% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
905 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
94%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
47%
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy?
905 students attend Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy offer ?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy part of?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy located?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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