South Jacksonville Elementary School vs. North Jacksonville School
Should you attend South Jacksonville Elementary School or North Jacksonville 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
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Top Rankings
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North Jacksonville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Jacksonville Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Jacksonville 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
311 students
158 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1716 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1690 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
25
Grade 1 Students
52
17
Grade 2 Students
57
38
Grade 3 Students
55
17
Grade 4 Students
44
31
Grade 5 Students
53
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
80%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
