Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch, IL

Original Research by School Decision on Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch

Betty Shabazz International Charter School is a kindergarten-through-eighth-grade charter district in Cook County, Illinois, serving a student body that is predominantly Black. The enrollment sits at a mid-sized level for a K-8 school, with each grade represented and relatively stable populations across the band. Free-or-reduced-price lunch status and special education or English learner enrollment data were not available in the public record.

The school's academic performance presents a mixed picture. In English language arts, proficiency varies sharply by grade. Third and fourth graders show entry-level proficiency rates in the lower-to-mid range, while performance strengthens notably in grades six and seven, where proficiency climbs to near or above the majority mark. Eighth grade dips somewhat but remains solid. This pattern suggests stronger reading and writing outcomes among older elementary and early middle grades.

Mathematics proficiency is a softer area. Grade three and four students show comparable performance to ELA, but grades five through seven show notably low outcomes. Grade five is especially weak. Grade eight rebounds somewhat, though still trailing ELA performance in the same cohort. Science testing, which occurs only in grades five and eight, shows limited proficiency in both grades.

Across tested subjects and grades, the district's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint among Cook County's districts. When compared among the county's school entities, the school lands in the bottom quartile for chronic absenteeism, a figure above the county median. Graduation rate data do not apply to this entity because it serves only through eighth grade.

The school operates two campuses: Betty Shabazz International Charter School and the Barbara A Sizemore Campus, both listed as open. No recent curriculum, governance, or operational changes of lasting parent relevance were found in publicly available reporting. A parent considering this school might want to investigate further the math instruction and support in grades five through seven, where results flatten significantly. The division in performance between grades six and seven ELA and grades four and five math suggests an important transition point in the school's academic programming that may merit closer examination.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

575

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 0%

Black 98%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

35%

—

Gr 4

42%

—

Gr 5

34%

—

Gr 6

58%

—

Gr 7

62%

—

Gr 8

49%

—

Math

Gr 3

37%

—

Gr 4

35%

—

Gr 5

—

Gr 6

18%

—

Gr 7

12%

—

Gr 8

25%

—

Science

Gr 5

18%

—

Gr 8

32%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch

Barbara A Sizemore Campus

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

37%

Grade 3

35%

Grade 4

Grade 5

18%

Grade 6

12%

Grade 7

25%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

35%

Grade 3

42%

Grade 4

34%

Grade 5

58%

Grade 6

62%

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

19%

Grade 5

32%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.