Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District

7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619-3213
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 524 students in Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
524 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#822 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
27%
9%
30%
15-19%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
95%
16%
% White
n/a
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Barbara A Sizemore Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6547 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 651-1661
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District?
Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District manages 2 public schools serving 524 students.
What is the rank of Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District?
Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District is ranked #836 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District?
95% of Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District?
Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links