J Leigh Elementary School vs. Union Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend J Leigh Elementary School or Union Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Union Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J Leigh 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 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Ridge Elementary 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 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
612 students
664 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#601 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
78
66
Kindergarten Students
70
65
Grade 1 Students
106
51
Grade 2 Students
102
62
Grade 3 Students
125
69
Grade 4 Students
131
69
Grade 5 Students
-
72
Grade 6 Students
-
63
Grade 7 Students
-
85
Grade 8 Students
-
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
18%
25%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
69%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%