Amboy Central Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Amboy Central Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Amboy Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Amboy Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 362 students in grades 2-3, Jefferson Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
2-3
Total Students
307 students
362 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2435 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
-
Kindergarten Students
58
-
Grade 1 Students
44
-
Grade 2 Students
58
166
Grade 3 Students
53
196
Grade 4 Students
49
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
89%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%