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Ellis Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
225 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL 60120 · (847) 888-5151 · Part of School District U-46
Students
496
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
72%
Setting
City
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Ellis Middle School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 25.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 30.7%
Location
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225 S Liberty St, Elgin
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7244
Grade 8252
Enrollment over time
665’20
614’21
543’22
505’23
496’24
Down 25.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 86%Black 5%White 4%Asian 2%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.