Serving 114 students in grades 5-8, 8 Points Charter 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
26%
Black
(15-16)15%
17%
White
(15-16)70%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)14%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
30%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jacksonville School District 117
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend 8 Points Charter School?
114 students attend 8 Points Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of 8 Points Charter School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 8 Points Charter School?
8 Points Charter School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does 8 Points Charter School offer ?
8 Points Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is 8 Points Charter School part of?
8 Points Charter School is part of Jacksonville School District 117.
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