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Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Elementary School · Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 · Markham, IL
A Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16448 S Park Ave, Markham, IL 60428
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 7% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barack H Obama Learning Academy score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 78 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barack H Obama Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,059
Median home value
$118,900
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK | 0.7 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Holmes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Maya Angelou Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Taft SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–1 | 1.1 mi | 337 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hazel Crest Sd 152-5
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is listed in Hazel Crest SD 152-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Markham, IL, part of Hazel Crest Sd 152-5, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,556 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barack H Obama Learning Academy
What grades does Barack H Obama Learning Academy serve?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack H Obama Learning Academy is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barack H Obama Learning Academy rank in IL?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy ranks #3,556 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Barack H Obama Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barack H Obama Learning Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barack H Obama Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Barack H Obama Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barack H Obama Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Barack H Obama Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
99.1% of students at Barack H Obama Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (708) 825-2400
- Area population (ZIP 60428)
- 10,980
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60428; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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