Serving 173 students in grades 7-8, S T E M 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (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 173 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S T E M 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 S T E M Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2749 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
95%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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 S T E M Academy's ranking?
S T E M Academy is ranked #2749 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend S T E M Academy?
173 students attend S T E M Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of S T E M Academy students are Black, 3% 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 S T E M Academy?
S T E M Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 SD 149 School District.
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