About This School
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Hope Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hope Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Hope Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hope Academy's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Decatur Area Technical Academy 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| William Harris Elementary School 0.8 miles | ![]() |
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| Johns Hill Magnet School 0.9 miles | ![]() |
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| Robertson Charter School 1 miles | ![]() |
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades PK, K-8
- Decatur School District 61
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Contact
Hope Academy955 North Illinois
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3333
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Illinois students.
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Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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2 out of 10
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Illinois students.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 395Student Economic Level (2008)
In 2008, Hope Academy had 88% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Hope Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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