Overview

Ellis Middle School is a magnet school in Elgin, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 10 middle schools in School District U-46.

School Rating

Ellis Middle School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
3/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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About the School

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7 Reviews
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Neighborhood

225 South Liberty Street
Elgin, IL 60120
School leader: Mr Nicholas Baird
(847) 888-5151
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