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Hope Academy

Hope Academy is a public middle school in Decatur, IL, serving grades K–8, rated D, with 501 students and a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 7% in Science.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
501
Students per teacher
13.9:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Science7%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black64%
White20%
Two or more races13%
Hispanic3%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-30.7%
Prior-year enrollment
723

Homes assigned to this school

3,292 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Hope Academy. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
955 N Illinois St, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone
(217) 362-3280
Website
dps61.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
171185005629
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School district

Decatur School District 61

District rating
D+
Schools
16
Students
7,840
Spending per student
$16,862
Teachers (FTE)
457
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Hope Academy

How is Hope Academy rated?

Hope Academy holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Decatur School District 61 is rated D+ overall.

How do students at Hope Academy perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Hope Academy students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 7% in Science.

What grades does Hope Academy serve?

Hope Academy serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Hope Academy?

501 students attend Hope Academy, down from 723 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to Hope Academy?

TopHap matches 3,292 residential properties to Hope Academy in and around Decatur. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Hope Academy in?

Hope Academy is part of Decatur School District 61, which reports 16 schools, 7,840 students and $16,862 of spending per student.