Pathways Program 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Total Students (19-20)
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Asian
(19-20)1%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)29%
26%
Black
(19-20)33%
17%
White
(19-20)31%
48%
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
55%
47%
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?
≤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 Pathways Program?
104 students attend Pathways Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Pathways Program students are Black, 31% of students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Pathways Program part of?
Pathways Program is part of School Assn For Special Educ School District.
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