Serving 488 students in grades 7-8, Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center's student population of 488 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Mascot
Tigers
School Rankings
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1798 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
15%
16%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center's ranking?
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is ranked #1798 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center often compared to?
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kankakee Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center?
488 students attend Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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