Barack H Obama Learning Academy

16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barack H Obama Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barack H Obama Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Barack H Obama Learning Academy's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
468 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Barack H Obama Learning 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 Barack H Obama Learning Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1755 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Barack H Obama Learning Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barack H Obama Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barack H Obama Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
16%
27%
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Black
82%
17%
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White
n/a
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Barack H Obama Learning Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barack H Obama Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barack H Obama Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barack H Obama Learning Academy's ranking?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is ranked #1755 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Barack H Obama Learning Academy often compared to?
Barack H Obama Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jesse C White Learning Academy, Highlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
468 students attend Barack H Obama Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Barack H Obama Learning Academy students are Black, 16% 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 Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barack H Obama Learning Academy offer ?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Barack H Obama Learning Academy part of?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is part of Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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