Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion vs. Black Magnet Elementary School
Should I attend Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion or Black Magnet 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
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Top Rankings
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Black Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 686 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Black Magnet 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
686 students
384 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3631 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2453 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
39
Grade 1 Students
67
36
Grade 2 Students
77
44
Grade 3 Students
76
42
Grade 4 Students
73
44
Grade 5 Students
89
42
Grade 6 Students
76
49
Grade 7 Students
70
48
Grade 8 Students
88
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
88%
2%
% Black
4%
98%
% White
7%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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Diversity Score
0.22
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
