Below Average
#3201 of 3,813 schools in IL
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies
Elementary School · Evanston Ccsd 65 · Skokie, IL
An Evanston Ccsd 65 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3701 Davis St, Skokie, IL 60076
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,896/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Skokie), 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
$103,870
Median home value
$381,000
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Devonshire Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 329 | 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.
Evanston Ccsd 65
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $29,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is listed in Evanston CCSD 65; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is a public elementary school in Skokie, IL, part of Evanston Ccsd 65, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,201 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies
What grades does Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies serve?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies rank in IL?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies ranks #3,201 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies a charter school?
No, Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies a Title I school?
No, Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies?
69.2% of students at Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (847) 859-8441
- Area population (ZIP 60076)
- 32,973
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 60076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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