Echo 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)17%
26%
Black
(19-20)75%
17%
White
(19-20)4%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Echo School?
175 students attend Echo School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Echo School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What school district is Echo School part of?
Echo School is part of Exc Children Have Opportunities School District.
School Calendar
View the Echo School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
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