Jesse C White Learning Academy
Jesse C White Learning Academy serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Jesse C White 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
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 20%)
School Overview
Jesse C White Learning Academy's student population of 513 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 513 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jesse C White 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 Jesse C White Learning Academy is 0.15, 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 | #2967 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 92% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 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 Jesse C White Learning Academy is Hillcrest High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Barack H Obama Learning Academy (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Markham Barack H Obama Learning Academy Math: 5% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 476 students10
1.2 miles
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400 1.2 PK-8 476 - Markham Prairie-hills Junior High School Math: 9% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 906 students10
1.2 miles
16315 Richmond
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860 1.2 6-8 906 - Hazel Crest Highlands Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 329 students10
1.3 miles
3420 Laurel Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9773 1.3 PK-5 329 - Harvey Riley Preschool Grades: PK | 176 students
1.3 miles
16001 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 210-3960 1.3 PK 176 - Country Club Hills Nob Hill Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 189 students10
1.6 miles
3701 168th St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 335-9770 1.6 PK-5 189
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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