Below Average
#3141 of 3,813 schools in IL
New Beginnings Learning Academy
Elementary School · Dolton Sd 149 · South Holland, IL
A Dolton Sd 149 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15703 Clyde Ave, South Holland, IL 60473
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Beginnings Learning Academy score 7% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 12% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (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
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Beginnings Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,461/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Holland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,046
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60473; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Moseley Braun SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Diekman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Caroline Sibley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 2–3 | 1.0 mi | 295 | 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.
Dolton Sd 149
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Beginnings Learning Academy is listed in Dolton SD 149; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Beginnings Learning Academy
New Beginnings Learning Academy is a public elementary school in South Holland, IL, part of Dolton Sd 149, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,141 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Beginnings Learning Academy
What grades does New Beginnings Learning Academy serve?
New Beginnings Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend New Beginnings Learning Academy?
New Beginnings Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings Learning Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Beginnings Learning Academy rank in IL?
New Beginnings Learning Academy ranks #3,141 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is New Beginnings Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Beginnings Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 New Beginnings Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Beginnings Learning Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Beginnings Learning Academy a charter school?
No, New Beginnings Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Beginnings Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, New Beginnings Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Beginnings Learning Academy?
99.4% of students at New Beginnings 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (708) 768-5200
- Area population (ZIP 60473)
- 21,407
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 60473; 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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