Jesse C White Learning Academy
- Jesse C White Learning Academy serves 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Jesse C White 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 5%)
School Overview
- Jesse C White Learning Academy's student population of 503 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 106% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 503 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jesse C White Learning Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jesse C White Learning Academy is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3112 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
| Black | 90% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jesse C White Learning Academy is Hillcrest High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Barack H Obama Learning Academy (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Markham Barack H Obama Learning Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 477 students
1.2 miles
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708)825-2400 1.2 PK-8 477 - Markham Prairie-hills Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 884 students
1.2 miles
16315 Richmond
Markham, IL 60428
(708)210-2860 1.2 6-8 884 - Hazel Crest Highlands Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 296 students
1.3 miles
3420 Laurel Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708)335-9773 1.3 K-5 296 - Harvey Riley Preschool Magnet School
Grades: PK | 199 students
1.3 miles
16001 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708)210-3960 1.3 PK 199 - Country Club Hills Nob Hill Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 159 students
1.6 miles
3701 168th St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708)335-9770 1.6 K-5 159
School Reviews
| 5 Jesse White Learning Academy is a great neighborhood school. The teachers and principal are caring and professional. Whenever I have an issue or need to see the principal, she is always available. Some of the kids and parents don't care about what they do or how they do it. One time another kid hit my son and I went to speak to the parent, that parent blamed me and my kid and even threatened us. I was just being a concerned responsible parent. I have 4 children in this school and I love it. Ms. K is a good teacher and Dr. Levie is a great principal. - Posted by Parent - Molly |
| 5 my son attends woodland school for four years and i, as a parent can truly say that it is a very good school, they have excellent teacher who cares about the children education.I also want to commend the principal on a excellent job.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!! - Posted by Parent - walke |
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