Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
57%
28%
Black
28%
17%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies's ranking?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies?
253 students attend Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies offer ?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies part of?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is part of Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65.
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