East Prairie Middle School vs. North Ward Elementary School
Should I attend East Prairie Middle School or North Ward 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
Overview
Serving 309 students in grades 5-8, East Prairie Middle 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Ward Elementary 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-4
Total Students
309 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2362 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1397 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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51
Kindergarten Students
-
60
Grade 1 Students
-
63
Grade 2 Students
-
60
Grade 3 Students
-
72
Grade 4 Students
-
69
Grade 5 Students
71
-
Grade 6 Students
69
-
Grade 7 Students
79
-
Grade 8 Students
90
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
90%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%