S T E M Academy
S T E M Academy serves 190 students in grades 7-8.
S T E M 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S T E M Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
S T E M Academy's student population of 190 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S T E M 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 S T E M 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2705 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
92%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S T E M Academy's ranking?
S T E M Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend S T E M Academy?
190 students attend S T E M Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of S T E M Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does S T E M Academy offer ?
S T E M Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is S T E M Academy part of?
S T E M Academy is part of Dolton School District 149.
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