Barbour Two-way Language Immersion
Tel:
(815)966-3395
- Barbour Two-way Language Immersion serves 727 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.
- 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 2016-17 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%.
School Overview
- Barbour Two-way Language Immersion's student population of 727 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% 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 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barbour Two-way Language Immersion is 0.27, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #3507 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 26% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 7% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Grades: 1-4 | 401 students
0.6 miles
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815)966-3370 0.6 1-4 401 - Rockford Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 418 students
0.6 miles
1421 West St
Rockford, IL 61102
(815)966-3740 0.6 K-5 418 - Rockford Julia Lathrop Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 413 students
0.7 miles
2603 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815)966-3285 0.7 K-5 413 - Rockford Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 996 students
0.8 miles
1800 Ogilby Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815)489-5509 0.8 6-8 996 - Rockford Beyer Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 254 students
1.1 miles
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815)966-3390 1.1 1-5 254
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