Serving 976 students in grades 6-8, Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps 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 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps's student population of 976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
976 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
6%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps's ranking?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is ranked #722 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps often compared to?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmpsis often viewed alongside schools like Barrington Middle Sch Station by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
976 students attend Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps offer ?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps part of?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is part of Barrington CUSD 220 School District.
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