Proviso Area Except Child Center 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)49%
26%
Black
(19-20)46%
17%
White
(19-20)4%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Proviso Area Except Child Center often compared to?
Proviso Area Except Child Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Paec Alternative High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Proviso Area Except Child Center?
195 students attend Proviso Area Except Child Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Proviso Area Except Child Center students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Proviso Area Except Child Center part of?
Proviso Area Except Child Center is part of Proviso Area Exceptional Child School District.
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