Fresh Start Treatment & Learning

215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1962

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)
2%
17%
White
(19-20)
95%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
18%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Fresh Start Treatment & Learning often compared to?
Fresh Start Treatment & Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Life Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Fresh Start Treatment & Learning?
55 students attend Fresh Start Treatment & Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fresh Start Treatment & Learning students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Fresh Start Treatment & Learning offer ?
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fresh Start Treatment & Learning part of?
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning is part of Eastern Illinois Area Of Special Education School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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