Serving 224 students in grades 7, School Of Fine Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Fine Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Of Fine Arts's student population of 224 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
School Of Fine Arts 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 School Of Fine Arts is 0.13, 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
#3040 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
93%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Fine Arts's ranking?
School Of Fine Arts is ranked #3040 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend School Of Fine Arts?
224 students attend School Of Fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of School Of Fine Arts students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Of Fine Arts?
School Of Fine Arts has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does School Of Fine Arts offer ?
School Of Fine Arts offers enrollment in grades 7
What school district is School Of Fine Arts part of?
School Of Fine Arts is part of Dolton SD 149 School District.
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