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#1681 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 44% in state
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch
Elementary School · Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch · Chicago, IL
A Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
7823 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
- Math 8% proficient (2019)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 8% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2019) · reading/ELA 20% (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
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good 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
$43,403
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
43.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60619; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Madison Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Tanner Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 257 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 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.
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is listed in Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch, serving approximately 328 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,681 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch
What grades does Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch serve?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch rank in IL?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch ranks #1,681 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch a charter school?
Yes, Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch a Title I school?
No, Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch?
92.7% of students at Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch 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
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (773) 651-1221
- Area population (ZIP 60619)
- 59,892
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 60619; 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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