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Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion
Elementary School · Rockford Sd 205 · Rockford, IL
A Rockford Sd 205 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1506 Clover Ave, Rockford, IL 61102
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,506
Median home value
$95,300
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Julia Lathrop Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Ellis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Beautiful BeginningsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rockford Sd 205
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #36 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion is listed in Rockford SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion is a public elementary school in Rockford, IL, part of Rockford Sd 205, serving approximately 629 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,593 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion
What grades does Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion serve?
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion?
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion rank in IL?
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion ranks #3,593 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion's MySchoolScout rating?
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion a charter school?
No, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion a Title I school?
No, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion?
77.1% of students at Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 629
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (815) 490-4100
- Area population (ZIP 61102)
- 16,620
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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