Ellis Middle School

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Ellis Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

225 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL

Bluff City Neighborhood

School District U-46

505 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Perry Hayes

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
6%

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

18.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

735:1

Student Diversity

Male

50%

Female

50%

Hispanic

87.9%

White

4.1%

Black

3.9%

Asian

2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

1/12/2023

Bad school too many fights, a lot of bullying and staff doesn't really do much. Kids have to walk very far and streets are horrible, bus transportation is not available even though street are super dangerous. District needs to really focus on kids education and use the money wisely. Kids are out of...

5.0 parent

10/5/2016

My son attends the 7th grade at Ellis. I am very impressed with the education and support he receives. Every staff member I have encountered has clearly cared about the welfare and success of the kids. They communicate fairly well and are responsive to concerns. The material is challenging without b...

3.0 other

4/8/2014

Honestly I would write a bad review to whom it is deserved to, but I wouldn't. This school doesn't need a bad review, it needs helpful improvement. Although this school isn't in the most wealthiest neighborhood, it does come from a neighborhood with character, you can trust me coming from a student....

1.0 other

2/4/2014

This school is horrible I go there right now. Most teachers dont care if you fail and they get mad at you for no reason. It is very disorginized and the school has no direction nether do their students.

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

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Ellis Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Elgin, IL and is served by the School District U-46 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 505 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 6% are proficient in reading. Ellis Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $326,154. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dream Academy, New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program, Elgin High School, and more. Learn more about what Elgin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ellis Middle School.

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