Barbour Two-way Language Immersion
Tel:
(815)966-3395
- Barbour Two-way Language Immersion serves 739 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Barbour Two-way Language Immersion places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Barbour Two-way Language Immersion's student population of 739 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 739 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barbour Two-way Language Immersion's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barbour Two-way Language Immersion is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3232 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 7% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford SD 205 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 King Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford King Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 314 students
0.6 miles
1306 S Court St
Rockford, IL 61102
(815)966-3740 0.6 K-5 314 - Rockford Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-4 | 414 students
0.6 miles
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815)966-3370 0.6 1-4 414 - Rockford Julia Lathrop Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 435 students
0.7 miles
2603 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815)966-3285 0.7 K-5 435 - Rockford Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 962 students
0.8 miles
1800 Ogilby Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815)489-5509 0.8 6-8 962 - Rockford Beyer Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 300 students
1.1 miles
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815)966-3390 1.1 PK-5 300
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