Serving 27 students in grades 9-12, Beardstown Charter School Learn 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 <50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
68%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy?
The graduation rate of Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy?
27 students attend Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy?
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy offer ?
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy part of?
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy is part of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15.
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