Barbour Two-way Language Immersion
Barbour Two-way Language Immersion serves 727 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Barbour Two-way Language Immersion placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Barbour Two-way Language Immersion's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 727 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barbour Two-way Language Immersion is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barbour Two-way Language Immersion is 0.29, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3518 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 7% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford 205 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barbour Two-way Language Immersion is Reg'l Learning Center Star Winn (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Math: 92% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 1-4 | 401 students10
0.6 miles
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370 0.6 1-4 401 - Rockford Washington Elementary School Math: 4% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 418 students10
0.6 miles
1421 West St
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3740 0.6 K-5 418 - Rockford Julia Lathrop Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 6%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 413 students10
0.7 miles
2603 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3285 0.7 K-5 413 - Rockford Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy Magnet School
Math: 6% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 996 students10
0.8 miles
1800 Ogilby Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 489-5509 0.8 6-8 996 - Rockford Beyer Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-5 | 254 students10
1.1 miles
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390 1.1 1-5 254
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