Serving 27 students in grades 9-12, Beardstown Charter School Learn 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
33%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
68%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy?
The graduation rate of Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy?
27 students attend Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy?
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy offer ?
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy part of?
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy is part of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15.
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