Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hope Academy 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Hope Academy's student population of 563 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Hope Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3423 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
62%
16%
White
21%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Hope Academy is ranked #3423 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hope Academy often compared to?
Hope Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Academy For Peace, Michael E Baum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hope Academy?
563 students attend Hope Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hope Academy students are Black, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Academy?
Hope Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hope Academy offer ?
Hope Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hope Academy part of?
Hope Academy is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.
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