Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs. Percy Julian Middle School
Should I attend Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School or Percy Julian Middle 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
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percy Julian Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 949 students in grades 6-8, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 946 students in grades 6-8, Percy Julian Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
949 students
946 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#634 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#487 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
343
326
Grade 7 Students
316
300
Grade 8 Students
290
320
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
19%
18%
% White
52%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
14%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
