John G Conyers Learning Academy
Tel:
(847) 963-3400
John G Conyers Learning Academy serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
John G Conyers 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
John G Conyers Learning Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
John G Conyers Learning Academy's student population of 345 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
John G Conyers 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 John G Conyers Learning Academy is 0.65, 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 | #3063 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 15% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 26% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 29% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palatine CCSD 15 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John G Conyers Learning Academy is Rolling Meadows High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Carl Sandburg Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Willow Bend Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rolling Meadows Rolling Meadows High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,899 student
0.1 miles
2901 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5600 0.1 9-12 1,899 - Rolling Meadows Young Adult Program Grades: 10-12 | 37 students
0.1 miles
2901 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5787 0.1 10-12 37 - Rolling Meadows Willow Bend Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 631 students
0.4 miles
4700 Barker Ave
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7300 0.4 K-6 631 - Rolling Meadows Central Road Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 575 students
0.5 miles
3800 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-5100 0.5 PK-6 575 - Rolling Meadows Carl Sandburg Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 496 students
0.6 miles
2600 Martin Ln
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7800 0.6 7-8 496
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