Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hope Learning 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Hope Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3151 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
93%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Learning Academy's ranking?
Hope Learning Academy is ranked #3151 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hope Learning Academy?
240 students attend Hope Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hope Learning Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Learning Academy?
Hope Learning Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Learning Academy offer ?
Hope Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hope Learning Academy part of?
Hope Learning Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hope Learning Academy located?
Hope Learning Academy is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Near West Side.
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