North Ward Elementary School vs. Tuscola High School
Should you attend North Ward Elementary School or Tuscola High 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
North Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Most improved public schools
Tuscola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 296 students in grades 9-12, Tuscola High School ranks in the top 50% 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 20-24% (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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
9-12
Total Students
326 students
296 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1339 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
40-44%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
-
Kindergarten Students
52
-
Grade 1 Students
65
-
Grade 2 Students
52
-
Grade 3 Students
57
-
Grade 4 Students
60
-
Grade 9 Students
-
71
Grade 10 Students
-
91
Grade 11 Students
-
72
Grade 12 Students
-
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
