Dream Academy

251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Dream 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
≤20%
33%
(18-19)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
4%
26%
Black
(19-20)
91%
17%
White
(19-20)
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
93%
47%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Dream Academy?
55 students attend Dream Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dream Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Dream Academy offer ?
Dream Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dream Academy part of?
Dream Academy is part of CUSD 300 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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