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#1610 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 42% in state

Learn Chtr - Middle School

Middle School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3021 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 11% proficient (2022)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)7% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism97.3%

Students at Learn Chtr - Middle School score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 11% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
10%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Learn Chtr - Middle School 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$60,457

Median home value

$331,600

Median rent

$1,330/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

30.8%

Poverty rate

23.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ucan AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5private3–120.7 mi55Compare →
Providence St. Mel SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–120.9 mi273Compare →
Altus AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9private1–81.1 mi56Compare →
Richardson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.55–8Not available842Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#223 of 621
District spending per student
$22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Learn Chtr - Middle School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Learn Chtr - Middle School

Learn Chtr - Middle School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 185 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,610 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Learn Chtr - Middle School

What grades does Learn Chtr - Middle School serve?

Learn Chtr - Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Learn Chtr - Middle School?

Learn Chtr - Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr - Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr - Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Learn Chtr - Middle School rank in IL?

Learn Chtr - Middle School ranks #1,610 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Learn Chtr - Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Learn Chtr - Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Learn Chtr - Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Learn Chtr - Middle School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Learn Chtr - Middle School a charter school?

Yes, Learn Chtr - Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Learn Chtr - Middle School a Title I school?

No, Learn Chtr - Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learn Chtr - Middle School?

92.4% of students at Learn Chtr - Middle School 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
185
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
97.3%
Area population (ZIP 60612)
34,699
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
35.2
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 60612; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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