Banks-bergagna Education Center serves 16 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
50%
16%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
63%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Banks-bergagna Education Center?
16 students attend Banks-bergagna Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Banks-bergagna Education Center students are Black, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banks-bergagna Education Center?
Banks-bergagna Education Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Banks-bergagna Education Center offer ?
Banks-bergagna Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Banks-bergagna Education Center part of?
Banks-bergagna Education Center is part of Freeport School District 145.
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