Emge Junior High School vs. Ellis Elementary School
Should I attend Emge Junior High School or Ellis 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
Emge Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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-3
Total Students
200 students
364 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2556 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1052 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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64
Kindergarten Students
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92
Grade 1 Students
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57
Grade 2 Students
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73
Grade 3 Students
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78
Grade 7 Students
106
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Grade 8 Students
94
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
50%
45%
% White
41%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
13%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
18%
