Burr Oak Academy serves 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
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 Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 318 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 1% in IL)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Burr Oak Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Burr Oak Academy?
318 students attend Burr Oak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Burr Oak Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burr Oak Academy?
Burr Oak Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burr Oak Academy offer ?
Burr Oak Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 318 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
