6th Grade Enrollment from Network 8
2,113 6th Graders enrolled in Network 8 schools in SY22 & SY23.
6th–8th Grade Condensed EOT from Network 8
41% of Network 8’s SY22 & SY23 6th–8th graders had at least a 3.0 GPA and at least 90% attendance.
87% of SY22 & SY23 8th grade students from Network 8 schools were enrolled in Network 8 schools for all of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
9th Grade Enrollment from Network 8
2,297 of SY21 & SY22 Middle Grades graduates from Network 8 schools enrolled in a CPS high school in fall of 2021 & 2022.
9th Grade On-Track from Network 8
82% of SY22 & SY23 first-time 9th graders from Network 8 schools were on-track to graduate from high school in 4 years.
High School Graduation from Network 8
79% of SY19 & SY20 first-time 9th graders from Network 8 schools graduated high school by spring of 2022 & 2023.
College Enrollment from Network 8
50% of SY18 & SY19 8th grade graduates from Network 8 schools who did not transfer out of CPS within 4 years of their 8th grade graduation enrolled in college in the fall of 2022 & 2023.
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SY22 & SY23 Network 8 6th Grade Enrollees SY22 & SY23 Network 8 6th–8th Graders 2,1136th Grade Enrollment -
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SY22 & SY23 Network 8 9th Grade Enrollees SY22 & SY23 Network 8 Ninth-grade Enrollees SY19 & SY20 Network 8 Ninth-grade Enrollees SY19 & SY20 Network 8 Ninth-grade Enrollees 2,2979th Grade Enrollment -
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Fall 2022 & Fall 2023 Network 8 College Enrollees
The Condensed Elementary OnTrack (EOT) metric helps educators understand what supports students need. Students who are in the On-Track category (above a 3.0 GPA and above 90% attendance) in middle school are the most likely to graduate from high school and enroll in college. Students who are in the Academic Support, Attendance Support, or Intensive Support categories need targeted interventions and support to ensure they are prepared for success. For more information on the Condensed EOT categories and the research behind them, see this report.
Students in CPS are all assigned to a neighborhood high school based on their residential address, but many students choose to attend a school other than their assigned high school. CPS offers a wide variety of high school types which emphasize different educational programs. Not all high school types are available in all community areas of Chicago, so depending on where students live, they may be able to more readily access specific types of high schools. Some high schools require that students obtain certain grades or test scores in middle school in order to be considered for admission.
Students who are on-track at the end of ninth grade are nearly three times more likely to graduate from high school than students who are off-track. A student is on-track if they earn at least 6.5 total credits by the end of ninth grade, meaning they can fail no more than 1 semester course (including non-core subjects). Additionally, students who obtain a 3.0 GPA or above in high school are more likely to graduate from a four-year college within six years.
Graduating high school with a high level of academic achievement is among the most important markers along the road to college success. Students who graduate from high school with a GPA of 3.0 or above have at least a 50 percent probability of graduating from a four-year college within six years. In order to graduate from high school on time, students must obtain a minimum of 24 credits.
Students’ choice of college influences their likelihood of earning a college degree. Students who choose a college with a strong track record of graduating its students, and which fits their unique financial, geographic, and cultural needs, are more likely to earn a college degree or credential. College may not be the best path for every student, but due to data limitations, we are not currently able to track outcomes for non-college pathways (for example, military service, trade school, workforce).