North Ward Elementary School vs. East Prairie Middle School
Should I attend North Ward Elementary School or East Prairie 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
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 309 students in grades 5-8, East Prairie Middle 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
5-8
Total Students
375 students
309 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2362 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
-
Kindergarten Students
60
-
Grade 1 Students
63
-
Grade 2 Students
60
-
Grade 3 Students
72
-
Grade 4 Students
69
-
Grade 5 Students
-
71
Grade 6 Students
-
69
Grade 7 Students
-
79
Grade 8 Students
-
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
93%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
