J Leigh Elementary School vs. Union Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend J Leigh Elementary School or Union Ridge 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
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Union Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J Leigh Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 27% (which is lower 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
622 students
647 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#672 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
61
79
Kindergarten Students
92
48
Grade 1 Students
102
55
Grade 2 Students
126
67
Grade 3 Students
127
64
Grade 4 Students
114
70
Grade 5 Students
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59
Grade 6 Students
-
87
Grade 7 Students
-
59
Grade 8 Students
-
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
25%
% Black
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% White
69%
64%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
