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4th grade math Proficiency and above

What does the data tell?

In CPS 4th grade, White students have the highest math proficiency rate,1.1 times higher than Asians, 1.8 times higher than Hispanics, and 2.8 times higher than black.

The proportion of math proficient students in 4th grade is noticeably lower in CPS than the national average across all ethnic groups.

Takeaways

In relation to the national average algebra enrollment rate, White and Asian students are outperforming, while black students are.

18.0%21.8%29.0%30.2%65.0%57.8%72.0%71.4%ChicagoUSA0%20%40%60%BlackHispanicWhiteAsian

Percent of CPS 4th graders at or above math proficiency by race/ethnicity

8th grade math Proficiency and above

What does the data tell?

In CPS 8th grade, Asian and White students have the highest math proficiency rate, 1.6 times higher than Hispanics, and 2.6 times higher than black.

In the 8th grade, in relation to the national average, White and Asians have significantly lower math proficiency rates, while that of Black and Hispanics is slightly higher.

Takeaways

Using the national average as a benchmark, the math proficiency rate of Black and Hispanic students in CPS improved from 4th to 8th grades.

15.0%12.4%27.0%19.1%56.0%43.3%71.0%63.1%ChicagoUSA0%20%40%60%BlackHispanicWhiteAsian

Percent of CPS 8th graders at or above math proficiency by race/ethnicity

8th grade passing algebra

What does the data tell?

The algebra passing rate in CPS is greater than 95% across all ethnic groups, significantly higher than the national average.

Minor inequity detected in this metric.

Takeaways

Great performance of CPS algebra class.

95.2%67.1%99.0%41.0%99.7%71.3%100.0%61.5%ChicagoUSA0%50%100%BlackHispanicWhiteAsian

Percent of CPS 8th graders enrolled in algebra classes passing algebra by race/ethnicity

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