Serving 149 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emge Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Emge Junior High School's student population of 149 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emge Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 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
#2081 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
48%
16%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emge Junior High School's ranking?
Emge Junior High School is ranked #2081 out of 3,426 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
149 students attend Emge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Emge Junior High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emge Junior High School?
Emge Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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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