Bryan Middle School vs. Sandburg Middle School
Should you attend Bryan Middle School or Sandburg Middle 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
Bryan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sandburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 707 students in grades 6-8, Bryan Middle 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 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 618 students in grades 6-8, Sandburg Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
707 students
618 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#326 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
228
223
Grade 7 Students
231
201
Grade 8 Students
248
194
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
79%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
