Fresh Start Treatment & Learning

215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
57 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Fresh Start Treatment & Learning by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

School Rankings

Fresh Start Treatment & Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
28%
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Fresh Start Treatment & Learning and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
17%
White
(19-20)
96%
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Fresh Start Treatment & Learning and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Fresh Start Treatment & Learning and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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This chart display the diversity score of Fresh Start Treatment & Learning and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
61%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fresh Start Treatment & Learning and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
18%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fresh Start Treatment & Learning and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fresh Start Treatment & Learning's ranking?
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fresh Start Treatment & Learning often compared to?
Fresh Start Treatment & Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Life Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Fresh Start Treatment & Learning?
57 students attend Fresh Start Treatment & Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fresh Start Treatment & Learning students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Fresh Start Treatment & Learning offer ?
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fresh Start Treatment & Learning part of?
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning is part of Eastern Il Area Of Special Educ School District.

School Reviews

1   5/29/2021
Do not put your child in this school or any unit 40 School. My son was here and was systematically it mentally abused by both systems. They only care about the funding they get for your child having an IP and not about your child at all whatsoever. Google the reviews on the school and the stories that come out of this Effingham unit 40 school and you will see for yourself.
- Posted by Parent - Kesney

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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