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Hope Academy

955 N ILLINOIS ST DECATUR, IL 62521

About Hope Academy

Hope Academy is a public school located in Decatur, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Hope Academy is 498 and the school serves K-8. At Hope Academy, 1% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 2% scored at or above that level for reading. The student-teacher ratio is 19:1, which is the same as that of the district. Dennis Lab School and Montessori Academy for Peace, two nearby schools, say that about 4% and 5% of their students are good at maths, respectively. These numbers show how hard it is to do well in school in the area. When it comes to housing, the average rent for a three-bedroom home in Decatur is between $850 and $1,300 per month, depending on where it is and what it has to offer. Hope Academy is still a community-centered school that helps young students grow academically, even though it needs to improve.

Hope Academy Contact Information

Address

955 N ILLINOIS ST DECATUR, IL 62521

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Phone

(217) 362-3280

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 1%
Reading 2%
State average proficiency is 1% in Math and 2% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
498
Total Students
$47433
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 248 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hope Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 a.m. to 2:45 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 20.6%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 3.6%
Black 62.2%
Two+ Races 13.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
20.6%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.6%
Black
62.2%
Two+ Races
13.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 498
47.6%
237 Female
52.4%
261 Male

Student Population

498 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

582 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hope Academy in Decatur, IL, partnered with Decatur Memorial Hospital to host family wellness nights and health-career education events.

FAQ

Q1. Are extracurricular activities available?

Ans. Yes, students can join sports, clubs, and leadership programs.

Q2. How can parents participate in school activities?

Ans. Parents can join the PTO and volunteer for events or classroom activities.

Q3. Does Robertson provide transportation?

Ans. Yes, bus transportation is available for qualifying students.

Q4. What curriculum does the school follow?

Ans. The curriculum aligns with Illinois Learning Standards and focuses on core academic subjects.

Q5. Are special education services offered?

Ans. Yes, Robertson provides support for students with diverse learning needs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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