D−
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad
PublicElementaryGrades K–8Charter
1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · (773) 521-4399
Students
897
Students per teacher
112:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
City
Grades
K–8
What stands out about KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 34 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 112:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 30.7%
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1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten98
Grade 1110
Grade 2106
Grade 3108
Grade 4109
Grade 596
Grade 689
Grade 787
Grade 894
Enrollment over time
931’20
897’21
905’22
936’23
897’24
Down 3.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 89%Hispanic 10%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%White <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.