Clay Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)13%
26%
Black
(19-20)9%
17%
White
(19-20)67%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
3%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Clay Academy?
64 students attend Clay Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Clay Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Clay Academy offer ?
Clay Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Clay Academy part of?
Clay Academy is part of Woodstock CUSD 200 School District.
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