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Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School

3701 DAVIS ST, SKOKIE, IL 60076

About Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School

Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is a public school located in Skokie, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is 253 and the school serves K-8. At Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies, 17% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 22% scored at or above that level for reading.

The student-teacher ratio is 8:1, which is better than that of the district.

Best Elementary School in Illinois

Many of Bessie Rhodes' graduates go on to attend Evanston Township High School, which has famous alumni like actors John Cusack and Joan Cusack. Schools nearby do better: Walker Elementary says 47% of its students are good at maths, and Willard Elementary says about 52% of its students are good at maths.

Families thinking about moving to the area will find that three-bedroom rentals cost about $2,250 a month on average. This is a good balance of price, variety, and access to good schools.

Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School Contact Information

Address

3701 DAVIS ST, SKOKIE, IL 60076

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Phone

(847) 859-8441

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 22% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
279
Total Students
$76267
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 204 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.2%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic 49.8%
Black 32.2%
Two+ Races 6.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.2%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic
49.8%
Black
32.2%
Two+ Races
6.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 279
54%
151 Female
46%
128 Male

Student Population

279 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies recently celebrated its annual Fall Fest, highlighting strong community spirit, bilingual learning, and student engagement during its final academic year.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school host international programs?

Ans. Yes, students participate in global studies and cultural exchange projects.

Q2. How is parent involvement?

Ans. Very active through the PTA and volunteer programs.

Q3. Are special education services available?

Ans. Yes, individualized learning support is offered.

Q4. What is the school’s ranking?

Ans. It’s recognized for academic diversity and global focus.

Q5. Does the school offer preschool or early learning?

Ans. No, it begins with kindergarten.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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