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 366 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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 297 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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
9-12
Total Students
366 students
297 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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
47
-
Kindergarten Students
69
-
Grade 1 Students
57
-
Grade 2 Students
59
-
Grade 3 Students
61
-
Grade 4 Students
73
-
Grade 9 Students
-
89
Grade 10 Students
-
78
Grade 11 Students
-
63
Grade 12 Students
-
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
