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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)68%
26%
Black
(19-20)15%
17%
White
(19-20)12%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
78%
47%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dream Academy?
175 students attend Dream Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dream Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Dream Academy offer ?
Dream Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dream Academy part of?
Dream Academy is part of Kane ROE School District.
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