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 (2025-26)
- 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 declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% 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 0.70. 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
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
57%
28%
Black
28%
16%
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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