Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School vs. Brussels High School
Should you attend Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School or Brussels 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
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Top Rankings
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Brussels High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 57 students in grades 7-12, Brussels 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
7-12
Total Students
362 students
57 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1209 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
21-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-79%
Graduation Rate
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≥50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
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Kindergarten Students
33
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Grade 1 Students
32
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Grade 2 Students
36
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Grade 3 Students
32
-
Grade 4 Students
28
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Grade 5 Students
39
-
Grade 6 Students
40
-
Grade 7 Students
39
6
Grade 8 Students
43
7
Grade 9 Students
-
10
Grade 10 Students
-
9
Grade 11 Students
-
10
Grade 12 Students
-
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
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4%
% White
96%
91%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
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Diversity Score
0.08
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
16%
