Emge Junior High School vs. Belle Valley School
Should I attend Emge Junior High School or Belle Valley 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
Emge Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 200 students in grades 7-8, Emge Junior High 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 997 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belle Valley 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
PK-8
Total Students
200 students
997 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2556 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1922 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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60
Kindergarten Students
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104
Grade 1 Students
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112
Grade 2 Students
-
102
Grade 3 Students
-
104
Grade 4 Students
-
89
Grade 5 Students
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98
Grade 6 Students
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108
Grade 7 Students
106
121
Grade 8 Students
94
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
50%
57%
% White
41%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
13%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
