Dream 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
26%
Black
(19-20)91%
17%
White
(19-20)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
93%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Dream Academy?
55 students attend Dream Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dream Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Dream Academy offer ?
Dream Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dream Academy part of?
Dream Academy is part of CUSD 300 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Presidents Day - Offices/Schools Closed
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (No Student Attendance)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
District Holiday - Offices/Schools Closed
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School (if No Emergency Days have been used)
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Memorial Day - Offices/Schools Closed
May 26, 2025 (Monday)
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