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#1816 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
S T E M Academy
Middle School · Dolton Sd 149 · Calumet City, IL
A Dolton Sd 149 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1650 Pulaski Rd, Calumet City, IL 60409
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at S T E M Academy score 10% 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 17 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 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 S T E M Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$53,991
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
- #1 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
S T E M Academy is listed in Dolton SD 149; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About S T E M Academy
S T E M Academy is a public middle school in Calumet City, IL, part of Dolton Sd 149, serving approximately 172 students in grades 7th-8th with a 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,816 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about S T E M Academy
What grades does S T E M Academy serve?
S T E M Academy serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend S T E M Academy?
S T E M Academy has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S T E M Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at S T E M Academy is 28.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does S T E M Academy rank in IL?
S T E M Academy ranks #1,816 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is S T E M Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
S T E M Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 S T E M Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, S T E M Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is S T E M Academy a charter school?
No, S T E M Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is S T E M Academy a Title I school?
No, S T E M Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S T E M Academy?
99.4% of students at S T E M 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.0%
- Phone
- (708) 868-7595
- Area population (ZIP 60409)
- 35,253
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 60409; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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