Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6, New Beginnings Learning 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Beginnings Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New Beginnings Learning Academy's student population of 317 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
New Beginnings Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Beginnings Learning Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
97%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Beginnings Learning Academy's ranking?
New Beginnings Learning Academy is ranked #2940 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend New Beginnings Learning Academy?
317 students attend New Beginnings Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of New Beginnings Learning Academy students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Beginnings Learning Academy?
New Beginnings Learning Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Beginnings Learning Academy offer ?
New Beginnings Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is New Beginnings Learning Academy part of?
New Beginnings Learning Academy is part of Dolton SD 149 School District.
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