Jefferson Elementary School vs. Amboy Central Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Amboy Central 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
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Amboy Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 362 students in grades 2-3, Jefferson Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Amboy Central Elementary 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
2-3
PK-4
Total Students
362 students
307 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2435 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#567 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
45
Kindergarten Students
-
58
Grade 1 Students
-
44
Grade 2 Students
166
58
Grade 3 Students
196
53
Grade 4 Students
-
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
78%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
1%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%