Ellis Middle School
Elgin, IL · SD U-46 · Grades 7 - 8
614th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 10%▼ Declining
Ellis Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ellis Middle School 614th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 10th in 2025 — declining.
Ellis Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ellis Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 505 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.9% | 85.3% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 7.1% | 5.5% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| White | 5.4% | 5.0% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Ellis Middle School
Typical home value $303K in zip 60120 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Ellis Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Larsen Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 1.2 mi away606th of 685
ELA 31% · Math 14% - 1Abbott Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 1.8 mi away627th of 685
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 5Kenyon Woods Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 2 mi away347th of 685
ELA 56% · Math 34% - 1Kimball Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 2.4 mi away639th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 11% - 8Eastview Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 4.9 mi away174th of 685
ELA 71% · Math 46% - 1Carpentersville Middle SchoolCUSD 300 · 5.2 mi away662nd of 685
ELA 20% · Math 9% - 10Prairie Knolls Middle SchCentral CUSD 301 · 5.4 mi away67th of 685
ELA 82% · Math 59% - 2Tefft Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 5.5 mi away554th of 685
ELA 39% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ellis Middle School in?
Ellis Middle School is part of the SD U-46 district in Elgin, Illinois.
Is Ellis Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ellis Middle School 614th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ellis Middle School?
Hispanic 85%, Black 6%, White 5%, Asian 2% (505 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ellis Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60120 is $303K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.