Overview
LEARN Chtr - Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 176 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60612
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993006443
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment176
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.1%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian95.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)