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#1426 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 37% in state
Barbara a Sizemore Campus
Elementary School · Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch · Chicago, IL
A Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6547 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
- Math 8% proficient (2019)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barbara a Sizemore Campus score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2016-2019) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 9 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barbara a Sizemore Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,235
Median home value
$161,900
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
25%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Elem Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Kershaw Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Mays Elem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Brownell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Barbara a Sizemore Campus is listed in Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barbara a Sizemore Campus
Barbara a Sizemore Campus is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,426 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barbara a Sizemore Campus
What grades does Barbara a Sizemore Campus serve?
Barbara a Sizemore Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Barbara a Sizemore Campus?
Barbara a Sizemore Campus has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara a Sizemore Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara a Sizemore Campus is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barbara a Sizemore Campus rank in IL?
Barbara a Sizemore Campus ranks #1,426 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Barbara a Sizemore Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Barbara a Sizemore Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barbara a Sizemore Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbara a Sizemore Campus has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Barbara a Sizemore Campus a charter school?
Yes, Barbara a Sizemore Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Barbara a Sizemore Campus a Title I school?
No, Barbara a Sizemore Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barbara a Sizemore Campus?
91.9% of students at Barbara a Sizemore Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (773) 651-1661
- Area population (ZIP 60621)
- 27,318
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60621; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2019, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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