Serving 146 students in grades 7-8, Emge Junior High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Emge Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Belleville, IL, encompassing approximately 6.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emge Junior High School's student population of 146 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
146 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emge Junior High School 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 Emge Junior High School is 0.66, 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
#1909 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
46%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
35%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emge Junior High School's ranking?
Emge Junior High School is ranked #1909 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Emge Junior High School often compared to?
Emge Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellis Elementary School, Belle Valley School, Illini Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Emge Junior High School?
146 students attend Emge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Emge Junior High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emge Junior High School?
Emge Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emge Junior High School offer ?
Emge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Emge Junior High School part of?
Emge Junior High School is part of Harmony Emge SD 175 School District.
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