Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Tel:
(708) 825-2400
Barack H Obama Learning Academy serves 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Barack H Obama Learning Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Barack H Obama Learning Academy's student population of 476 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 476 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barack H Obama Learning Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3409 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
| Black | 85% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hazel Crest 152-5 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barack H Obama Learning Academy is Thornton Township High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jesse C White Learning Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holmes Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harvey Riley Preschool Grades: PK | 176 students
0.8 miles
16001 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 210-3960 0.8 PK 176 - Harvey Holmes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 339 students
0.9 miles
16000 Carse Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0440 0.9 K-6 339 - Harvey Maya Angelou Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 294 students
1.0 miles
15748 Page Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0740 1.0 K-6 294 - Harvey Taft School Grades: PK-1 | 276 students
1.1 miles
393 E 163rd St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 339-2710 1.1 PK-1 276 - Hazel Crest Jesse C White Learning Academy Grades: PK-8 | 513 students
1.2 miles
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190 1.2 PK-8 513
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