Serving 279 students in grades 6-8, Learn Chtr - Middle 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Learn Chtr - Middle School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Learn Chtr - Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learn Chtr - Middle School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2624 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
96%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
77%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learn Chtr - Middle School's ranking?
Learn Chtr - Middle School is ranked #2624 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Learn Chtr - Middle School?
279 students attend Learn Chtr - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Learn Chtr - Middle School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Learn Chtr - Middle School offer ?
Learn Chtr - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Learn Chtr - Middle School part of?
Learn Chtr - Middle School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Learn Chtr - Middle School located?
Learn Chtr - Middle School is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 20 other public schools located in Garfield Park.
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