New Beginnings Learning Academy

15703 Clyde Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
New Beginnings Learning Academy serves 320 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
New Beginnings 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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New Beginnings Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

New Beginnings Learning Academy's student population of 320 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

New Beginnings Learning Academy 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.
The diversity score of New Beginnings Learning Academy is 0.13, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
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Black
93%
17%
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White
n/a
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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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 New Beginnings Learning Academy's ranking?
New Beginnings Learning Academy is ranked #3321 out of 3,663 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend New Beginnings Learning Academy?
320 students attend New Beginnings Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Beginnings Learning Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Beginnings Learning Academy?
New Beginnings Learning Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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