Hope Academy
Decatur, IL · Decatur SD 61
Regular public school · Grades K - 8 · City, small
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
955 N Illinois St, Decatur, IL 62521
(217)362-3280NCES ID 171185005629Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 498 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2010, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.0% | 63.3% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| White | 16.0% | 19.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 14.1% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Typical home value $124K in zip 62521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hope Academy
- #1940Johns Hill Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1 mi away1,940th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 13%Compare - #1887Robertson Charter SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.1 mi away · charter1,887th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 6%Compare - #2100Dennis Lab SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.6 mi away2,100th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 5%Compare - #2099Franklin Grove Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.6 mi away2,099th of 2,105
ELA 9%Compare - #2074Muffley Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.7 mi away2,074th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 7%Compare - #2089Parsons Elementary SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.7 mi away2,089th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 7%Compare - #2070South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.8 mi away2,070th of 2,105
ELA 11%Compare - #1905Michael E Baum Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.9 mi away1,905th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 13%Compare
What school district is Hope Academy in?
Hope Academy is part of the Decatur SD 61 district in Decatur, Illinois.
Is Hope Academy a good school?
Hope Academy does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Hope Academy?
Black 63%, White 20%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 3% (498 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hope Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62521 is $124K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.