Fresh Start Treatment & Learning placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
61%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
18%
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 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.
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