Northwest Academy
Tel:
(815) 599-1947
Northwest Academy serves 16 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Northwest Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Northwest Academy's student population of 16 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | n/a |
| Total Students | 16 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Northwest Academy is 0.56, 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) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 2:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 62% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 19% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 47% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northwest SP ED Cooperative School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Northwest Academy is River Ridge High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is River Ridge Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is River Ridge Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hanover River Ridge Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 240 students10
2.4 miles
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005 2.4 PK-5 240 - Hanover River Ridge High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 142 students10
2.4 miles
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005 2.4 9-12 142 - Hanover River Ridge Middle School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 127 students10
2.4 miles
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005 2.4 6-8 127 - Bellevue Bellevue Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 333 students10
10.9 miles
100 South 3rd Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4003 10.9 PK-5 333 - Scales Mound Scales Mound Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 130 students10
10.9 miles
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215 10.9 PK-5 130
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