Is Hope Academy a good school?

Hope Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Illinois elementary schools.

How many students attend Hope Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 498 students attended Hope Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Hope Academy?

Students at Hope Academy are 63% African American, 20% White, 14% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Hope Academy attend?

Students who attend Hope Academy usually go on to attend: High : Eisenhower High School High : MacArthur High School

Hope Academy

Summary:

Hope Academy is a K-8 elementary school in Decatur, Illinois that is part of the Decatur School District 61, which is ranked 806 out of 813 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Hope Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Illinois, with a 0-star rating for the past several years.

The school faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 56.9% to 76.0% over the past few years, far exceeding the district and state averages. Academically, Hope Academy has struggled, with 0% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to higher district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, White students, and students with disabilities, indicating significant achievement gaps. Additionally, despite relatively high spending of $16,500 per student, the school has not been able to translate this into improved academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the nearby Franklin Grove Elementary, Muffley Elementary, and Parsons Elementary schools in the Decatur School District 61 also perform poorly on academic measures, but not to the same extent as Hope Academy, suggesting that the challenges facing the school may be systemic within the district. Addressing the complex issues at Hope Academy, such as chronic absenteeism and equity concerns, will require a comprehensive and sustained effort from the district, community, and stakeholders.

Detail:

Public K-8

955 N Illinois St
Decatur, IL 62521-1427

(217) 362-3280

District: Decatur School District 61

SchoolDigger Rank:
2067^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,116

Students who attend Hope Academy usually attend:

High:	Eisenhower High School
	MacArthur High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.3%

White:

19.7%

Two or more races:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hope Academy ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Decatur School District 61. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Hope Academy ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Hope Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (63.3%), White (19.7%), two or more races (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Decatur School District 61. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hope Academy is 19.1, which is the 6^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Decatur School District 61. (See more...)

Compare Hope Academy employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hope Academy is $20,116, which is the highest among 12 elementary schools in the Decatur School District 61!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hope Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hope Academy 2067^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Hope Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Hope Academy 1363^rd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Hope Academy in the ranking list.)

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Decatur School District 61:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur School District 61 806^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hope Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	12.84	1878^th	2086	10.0%
2007	15.21	1865^th	2095	11.0%
2008	26.80	1668^th	2092	20.3%
2009	28.06	1673^rd	2120	21.1%
2010	22.69	1779^th	2139	16.8%
2011	20.21	1834^th	2147	14.6%
2012	7.03	2074^th	2166	4.2%
2013	6.08	2105^th	2167	2.9%
2014	4.76	2054^th	2093	1.9%
2015	7.14	2047^th	2052	0.2%
2016	6.12	2044^th	2046	0.1%
2017	5.73	2042^nd	2044	0.1%
2018	7.16	2028^th	2037	0.4%
2019	6.57	2080^th	2086	0.3%
2021	11.88	1914^th	1948	1.7%
2022	9.67	2077^th	2082	0.2%
2023	8.00	2075^th	2077	0.1%
2024	7.92	2067^th	2067	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.83	77^th	78	1.3%
2024	8.85	93^rd	93	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	31.20	506^th	763	33.7%
2021	19.33	625^th	640	2.3%
2022	21.62	1061^st	1113	4.7%
2023	18.25	1094^th	1156	5.4%
2024	15.92	1155^th	1195	3.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	8.90	1759^th	1765	0.3%
2019	8.81	1812^th	1816	0.2%
2021	17.80	1454^th	1514	4.0%
2022	13.02	1755^th	1763	0.5%
2023	10.09	1807^th	1808	0.1%
2024	10.33	1793^rd	1793	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	8.51	1929^th	1964	1.8%
2019	7.07	2005^th	2019	0.7%
2021	10.50	1656^th	1680	1.4%
2022	9.98	1957^th	1970	0.7%
2023	8.35	1955^th	1957	0.1%
2024	8.30	1940^th	1942	0.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.11	800^th	907	11.8%
2024	20.47	811^th	886	8.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	7.26	1966^th	1972	0.3%
2019	7.04	2015^th	2019	0.2%
2021	12.71	1646^th	1707	3.6%
2022	10.78	1957^th	1977	1.0%
2023	8.77	1974^th	1984	0.5%
2024	8.51	1952^nd	1959	0.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	19.10	667^th	698	4.4%
2019	15.64	702^nd	711	1.3%
2021	25.93	387^th	428	9.6%
2022	22.28	655^th	684	4.2%
2023	17.84	689^th	692	0.4%
2024	16.63	653^rd	655	0.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	1.59	1462^nd	1462	0.0%
2021	6.66	1295^th	1308	1.0%
2024	3.18	1388^th	1392	0.3%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	7.92	1170^th	1272	8.0%
2007	14.67	1116^th	1287	13.3%
2008	6.95	1213^th	1293	6.2%
2009	16.65	1134^th	1318	14.0%
2010	10.29	1216^th	1327	8.4%
2011	16.36	1185^th	1344	11.8%
2012	1.30	1357^th	1365	0.6%
2013	2.33	1354^th	1367	1.0%
2014	4.37	1297^th	1322	1.9%
2015	8.56	1280^th	1302	1.7%
2016	7.46	1282^nd	1294	0.9%
2017	6.91	1289^th	1293	0.3%
2018	8.88	1267^th	1293	2.0%
2019	7.76	1343^rd	1356	1.0%
2021	12.26	1185^th	1241	4.5%
2022	11.45	1338^th	1369	2.3%
2023	8.48	1362^nd	1367	0.4%
2024	7.46	1363^rd	1363	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.93	800^th	802	0.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	11.20	1136^th	1161	2.2%
2019	10.21	1199^th	1217	1.5%
2021	16.72	970^th	1019	4.8%
2022	14.83	1186^th	1221	2.9%
2023	10.33	1230^th	1234	0.3%
2024	9.11	1218^th	1219	0.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	7.47	1206^th	1226	1.6%
2019	6.77	1267^th	1276	0.7%
2021	10.81	982^nd	1017	3.4%
2022	12.48	1219^th	1286	5.2%
2023	8.62	1261^st	1275	1.1%
2024	7.27	1250^th	1251	0.1%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.85	588^th	639	8.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	11.32	1179^th	1223	3.6%
2019	10.44	1266^th	1296	2.3%
2021	12.49	1015^th	1048	3.1%
2022	11.63	1261^st	1286	1.9%
2023	9.40	1285^th	1292	0.5%
2024	8.62	1261^st	1264	0.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	19.18	489^th	511	4.3%
2019	17.51	554^th	565	1.9%
2021	28.20	315^th	385	18.2%
2022	21.47	551^st	573	3.8%
2023	16.86	565^th	569	0.7%
2024	14.20	546^th	548	0.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Hope Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.15	859^th	889	3.4%
2024	2.79	875^th	875	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Hope Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	99	339	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	29	469
2007	89	306	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	25	424
2008	91	316	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	29	441
2009	74	275	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	29	388
2010	80	274	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	32	395
2011	62	291	0	2	3	0	30	0	388
2012	66	283	0	2	2	0	39	0	392
2013	59	270	0	5	2	0	43	0	379
2014	106	353	0	7	0	0	71	0	537
2015	86	382	0	6	0	0	71	0	545
2016	96	345	2	9	0	0	64	0	516
2017	95	356	4	10	0	0	60	0	525
2018	80	356	2	9	0	0	72	0	519
2019	69	337	2	10	0	0	73	0	491
2020	156	524	11	16	2	1	13	0	723
2021	115	374	0	15	0	0	74	0	578
2022	100	349	3	23	1	2	72	0	550
2023	116	350	0	20	0	0	77	0	563
2024	98	315	1	14	0	0	70	0	498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hope Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	469	21.1	22.2	88.9
2007	424	27.0	15.7	n/a
2008	441	23.0	19.2	93.7
2009	388	27.7	14.0	n/a
2010	395	28.6	13.8	n/a
2011	388	21.2	18.2	91.2
2012	392	19.5	20.0	88
2013	379	37.1	10.2	93.9
2014	537	27.0	19.8	83.2
2015	545	36.0	15.1	92.1
2016	516	50.0	10.3	83.1
2017	525	33.3	15.7	76
2018	519	32.5	15.9	83.4
2019	491	56.0	8.7	85.7
2020	723	43.0	16.8	91.6
2021	578	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	550	42.0	13.0	89.8
2023	563	28.0	20.1	87.7
2024	498	26.0	19.1	80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hope Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	469	21.1	22.2	88.9
2007	424	27.0	15.7	n/a
2008	441	23.0	19.2	93.7
2009	388	27.7	14.0	n/a
2010	395	28.6	13.8	n/a
2011	388	21.2	18.2	91.2
2012	392	19.5	20.0	88
2013	379	37.1	10.2	93.9
2014	537	27.0	19.8	83.2
2015	545	36.0	15.1	92.1
2016	516	50.0	10.3	83.1
2017	525	33.3	15.7	76
2018	519	32.5	15.9	83.4
2019	491	56.0	8.7	85.7
2020	723	43.0	16.8	91.6
2021	578	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	550	42.0	13.0	89.8
2023	563	28.0	20.1	87.7
2024	498	26.0	19.1	80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	97.6%	97.6%	97.6%	97.6%	27.8%	97.6%	97.6%
2016	99.8%	99.8%	99.8%	99.8%	27.5%	99.4%	72.3%	9.7%
2017	98.9%	99.1%	99.1%	99.1%	26.4%	99.1%	98.9%	18.1%
2018	98.7%	98.7%	98.7%	98.7%	26.4%	98.7%	98.7%	25.1%
2019	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	28.9%	98.2%	98.2%	27.0%
2021	96.5%	96.5%	96.5%	96.5%	97.0%	96.5%	96.5%	21.6%
2022	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	21.5%
2023	95.8%	96.3%	96.3%	96.3%	24.3%	96.3%	95.9%	21.6%
2024	97.7%	98.1%	98.1%	98.1%	99.8%	97.9%	98.1%	23.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hope Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,691 (12.8%)	$11,549 (87.2%)	$13,240
2020	$1,427 (11.5%)	$10,941 (88.5%)	$12,367
2021	$2,451 (15.7%)	$13,119 (84.3%)	$15,570
2022	$2,451 (15.7%)	$13,119 (84.3%)	$15,570
2023	$2,960 (17.9%)	$13,540 (82.1%)	$16,500
2024	$3,825 (19.0%)	$16,292 (81.0%)	$20,116

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hope Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2080^th of 2086 Elementary schools	Ranks 2075^th of 2077 Elementary schools	0.2%
Ranks 1343^rd of 1356 Middle schools	Ranks 1362^nd of 1367 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy)	1.8	0	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)	9	6.4	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.4	28.8	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy)	0	0
3rd Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)	7.3	5	2.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	40.6	33	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy)	3.8	0	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)	11.7	6.6	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	35.4	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy)	0	0
4th Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)	6.2	2.1	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	33.5	27.7	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy)	6.3	0	6.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)	13.8	7.3	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	37.9	35.2	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy)	0	0
5th Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)	5.9	2.1	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.8	25.6	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Hope Academy)	7.8	1.9	5.9%
5th Grade Science (Decatur School District 61)	26.9	18.2	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Illinois)	54.4	52.4	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy)	5.7	0	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)	11.4	6.7	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	35	34.2	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy)	0	0
6th Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)	3.7	2.3	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	25.3	23.4	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy)	2.1	2.1
7th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)	12.6	6.9	5.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	41.2	37.9	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy)	0	0
7th Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)	7.3	2.9	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.9	26.9	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy)	2.2	0	2.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)	16	9.7	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	39.6	40.5	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy)	0	0
8th Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)	9.3	3.3	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	32.6	25.7	6.9%
8th Grade Science (Hope Academy)	15.6	13.2	2.4%
8th Grade Science (Decatur School District 61)	33.2	19.6	13.6%
8th Grade Science (Illinois)	55	52	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	491	563	14.7%
African American	337	350	3.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	10	20	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	116	68.1%
Two or More Races	73	77	5.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.7%	87.7%	2%

Schools Near Hope Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hope Academy	Public	K-8	955 N Illinois St	Decatur	62521	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3280	498	26	19.1	80.5%	98 (19.7%)	315 (63.3%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (14.1%)	7.9	2067^th of 2067 public elementary schools	0.0%		8	2075^th of 2077 public elementary schools	0.1%	8		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.1	0.0		2.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		97.7	98.1	98.1	98.1	99.8	97.9	98.1		23.7	$20,116	$3,825	$16,292
Pershing Early Learning Center	Public	PK	300 E Eldorado St	Decatur	62523	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 362-3301	375	14	26.7	67.5%	91 (24.3%)	193 (51.5%)	26 (6.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	62 (16.5%)								(n/a)																98.3	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8		$19,470	$1,191	$18,279
Dennis Lab School	Public	K-8	300 E Eldorado St	Decatur	62523	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3511	539	28	19.2	73.3%	154 (28.6%)	283 (52.5%)	35 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.4%)	11.8	1980^th of 2067 public elementary schools	4.2%		10.6	2019^th of 2077 public elementary schools	2.8%	39	19.6	0.0	8.3	5.2	16.1	8.2	12.7	8.6	1.8	4.2	1.8	6.5	1.6	5.5	3.6	91.9	94.2	94.2	94.2	98.9	94.0	94.0		27.6	$16,928	$2,693	$14,236
Franklin Grove Elementary School	Public	K-6	601 N Church St	Decatur	62522	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3561	474	21	22.5	74.7%	115 (24.3%)	255 (53.8%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (17.5%)	9.7	2045^th of 2067 public elementary schools	1.1%		9.1	2064^th of 2077 public elementary schools	0.6%	19		2.7	1.3	3.6	10.2			3.9	2.7	2.6	0.0	2.1				98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.7	98.1	98.1		9.3	$17,497	$4,224	$13,273
South Shores Elementary School	Public	K-6	601 N Church St	Decatur	62522	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3321	338	16	21.1	73.4%	104 (30.8%)	164 (48.5%)	13 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (16.3%)	9.7	2044^th of 2067 public elementary schools	1.1%		10.2	2039^th of 2077 public elementary schools	1.8%	5	22.2	0.0	6.8	11.4	5.6			6.0	0.0	2.3	0.0	0.0				95.6	95.9	95.9	95.9	97.8	95.9	95.9		10.4	$17,613	$3,490	$14,123
Parsons Elementary School	Public	K-6	601 N Church St	Decatur	62522	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3330	488	28	17.4	66.4%	138 (28.3%)	220 (45.1%)	29 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	96 (19.7%)	10.1	2032^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	1.7%		11.2	1995^th of 2077 public elementary schools	3.9%	37	16.9	2.6	8.3	6.8	4.6			5.4	3.9	1.7	1.7	0.0				95.7	95.7	95.7	95.7	84.2	95.7	95.7		10.2	$18,136	$4,360	$13,776
Montessori Academy for Peace	Public	PK, KG-8	601 N Church St	Decatur	62522	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3390	639	39	16.3	42.6%	299 (46.8%)	203 (31.8%)	9 (1.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	121 (18.9%)	25.1	1541^st of 2067 public elementary schools	25.4%		24.9	1523^rd of 2077 public elementary schools	26.7%	18	34.3	10.6	36.1	20.8	31.5	15.7	10.9	21.7	10.5	15.3	2.1	3.7	9.8	3.6	8.0	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	98.1	97.4	97.7	13.4	25.3	$18,581	$2,811	$15,770
Johns Hill Magnet School	Public	K-8	601 N Church St	Decatur	62522	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3350	623	38	16.3	61.5%	112 (18.0%)	257 (41.3%)	160 (25.7%)	23 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (11.1%)	15.6	1825^th of 2067 public elementary schools	11.7%		18.8	1720^th of 2077 public elementary schools	17.2%	105	28.7	0.0	15.9	5.3	14.7	8.7	25.4	11.4	7.0	11.1	5.3	10.1	1.4	4.5	6.5	95.5	95.3	95.3	95.3	96.7	95.5	95.6		31.4	$18,709	$3,694	$15,015
Robertson Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2240 E Geddes Ave	Decatur	62526	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 428-7072	332	6	55.3	77.1%	6 (1.8%)	294 (88.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	20.9	1657^th of 2067 public elementary schools	19.8%		17	1791^st of 2077 public elementary schools	13.8%	134	17.7	17.9	14.3	44.4	7.9	23.3	50.0	26.0	7.2	0.0	3.7	0.0	4.7	0.0											$18,507	$1,264	$17,243
Muffley Elementary School	Public	K-6	88 S Country Club Rd	Decatur	62521	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3341	401	21	19.0	71.6%	139 (34.7%)	182 (45.4%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (15.2%)	11.9	1978^th of 2067 public elementary schools	4.3%		11.1	1997^th of 2077 public elementary schools	3.9%	19		3.4	6.0	1.8	14.3			6.1	3.4	1.5	3.6	8.2				99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	100.0	99.2	98.7		8.1	$18,185	$3,458	$14,727

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