Emge Junior High School
Tel:
(618)397-6557
- Emge Junior High School serves 191 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Emge Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Emge Junior High School's student population of 191 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emge Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emge Junior High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. 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 | #2783 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 41% | 17% |
| White | 50% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harmony Emge SD 175 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emge Junior High School is Belleville High School-west (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Signal Hill Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harmony Intermediate Center (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belleville Harmony Intermediate Center Magnet School
Grades: 4-6 | 239 students
0.1 miles
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618)397-3747 0.1 4-6 239 - Belleville Ellis Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-3 | 397 students
0.7 miles
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618)538-6114 0.7 PK-3 397 - Belleville Signal Hill Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 348 students
1.9 miles
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618)397-0325 1.9 PK-8 348 - Belleville Belleville High School-west Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2158 students
2.3 miles
4063 Frank Scott Pky
Belleville, IL 62223
(618)222-7610 2.3 9-12 2158 - Belleville Belleville Township High School-night/alt School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 104 students
2.3 miles
2555 West Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618)222-3723 2.3 9-12 104
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