Cambridge Jr/sr High School vs. Alwood Middle/high School
Should I attend Cambridge Jr/sr High School or Alwood Middle/high 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
Cambridge Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Alwood Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 221 students in grades 6-12, Cambridge Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 162 students in grades 7-12, Alwood Middle/high School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
221 students
162 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1557 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1810 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
31
-
Grade 7 Students
30
26
Grade 8 Students
39
27
Grade 9 Students
23
26
Grade 10 Students
34
32
Grade 11 Students
35
19
Grade 12 Students
29
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
99%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
14%
