Ellis Middle School
#567 of 670 middle schools in Illinois
#13267 of 15,369 nationally
About Ellis Middle School
Ellis Middle School is a public middle located in Elgin, in the Sd U-46 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 496 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 567th of 670 ranked middle schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 496.
There are 26 schools in Elgin; Ellis Middle School ranks 11th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ellis Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ellis Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Channing Memorial Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
491 students · 542 m away
Ronald D O Neal
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students · 1.2 km away
Huff Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
577 students · 1.4 km away
Lowrie Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
397 students · 1.6 km away
Lords Park Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
655 students · 1.7 km away
Larsen Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
570 students · 1.9 km away
Elgin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,576 students · 2.0 km away
McKinley Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students · 2.2 km away
Washington Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students · 2.6 km away
Abbott Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
S E Gross Middle School
Brookfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
Emily G Johns School
Plano · Public middle · Grades 4–6
494 students
U S Grant Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
Westfield Middle School
Bloomingdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
J Giles Elem School
Norridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
499 students
Edith M Smith Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ellis Middle School a good school?
Ellis Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 22.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #567 of 670 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ellis Middle School rank in Illinois?
Ellis Middle School ranks #567 of 670 middle schools in Illinois and #13267 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ellis Middle School?
Ellis Middle School had 496 students in 2025.
Is Ellis Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Ellis Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ellis Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ellis Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.