Arbor Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arbor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
21 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings
Arbor Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1

American Indian
(19-20)5%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)28%
5%

Hispanic
(19-20)5%
26%

Black
(19-20)9%
17%

White
(19-20)48%
48%

Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%


Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
14%
47%

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 is Arbor Academy's ranking?
Arbor Academy is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Arbor Academy?
21 students attend Arbor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Arbor Academy students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Arbor Academy part of?
Arbor Academy is part of Northern Suburban Special Educational Dist School District.
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