Serving 85 students in grades 8, Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School?
85 students attend Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School?
Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School offer ?
Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School part of?
Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Middle School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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