Emge Junior High School vs. Belle Valley School
Should you attend Emge Junior High School or Belle Valley 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
Emge Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
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Overview
Serving 184 students in grades 7-8, Emge Junior High 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 985 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belle Valley School ranks in the top 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
PK-8
Total Students
184 students
985 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2081 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1607 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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64
Kindergarten Students
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94
Grade 1 Students
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101
Grade 2 Students
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107
Grade 3 Students
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105
Grade 4 Students
-
102
Grade 5 Students
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82
Grade 6 Students
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100
Grade 7 Students
78
107
Grade 8 Students
106
123
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
52%
58%
% White
35%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
