Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, Tomorrows Builders 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
99%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)20-29%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
24%
27%
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 59% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tomorrows Builders Charter School?
The graduation rate of Tomorrows Builders Charter School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 86%.
How many students attend Tomorrows Builders Charter School?
96 students attend Tomorrows Builders Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Tomorrows Builders Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tomorrows Builders Charter School?
Tomorrows Builders Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tomorrows Builders Charter School offer ?
Tomorrows Builders Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tomorrows Builders Charter School part of?
Tomorrows Builders Charter School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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