Serving 510 students in grades 7-8, Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center's student population of 510 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1697 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center's ranking?
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is ranked #1697 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center?
510 students attend Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center?
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center offer ?
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center part of?
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is part of Bourbonnais SD 53 School District.
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