Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion vs. Black Magnet Elementary School
Should you attend Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion or Black Magnet 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
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Black Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Black Magnet 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
629 students
356 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3241 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1836 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
29
Grade 1 Students
67
47
Grade 2 Students
66
39
Grade 3 Students
64
38
Grade 4 Students
69
36
Grade 5 Students
70
41
Grade 6 Students
62
46
Grade 7 Students
79
39
Grade 8 Students
72
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
88%
2%
% Black
4%
97%
% White
7%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
