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
Community Size
Overview
Serving 299 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 141 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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
299 students
141 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
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
51
21
Grade 1 Students
53
25
Grade 2 Students
49
18
Grade 3 Students
52
33
Grade 4 Students
51
18
Grade 5 Students
43
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
79%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
