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Julia S Molloy Education Center vs. Kirk School

Should you attend Julia S Molloy Education Center or Kirk School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Julia S Molloy Education Center
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Kirk School
520 S Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Julia S Molloy Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Kirk School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
-
Total Students
101 students
(19-20 School Year Data)
167 students
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Julia S Molloy Education Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kirk School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Julia S Molloy Education Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kirk School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Julia S Molloy Education Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niles Township District For Special Education and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kirk School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.

Test Scores

≤10%
(20-21 School Year Data)
21-39%
(20-21 School Year Data)
≤10%
(20-21 School Year Data)
≤20%
(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
n/a
(18-19 School Year Data)
% Asian
28%
(19-20 School Year Data)
13%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Julia S Molloy Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niles Township District For Special Education and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kirk School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
(19-20 School Year Data)
26%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Julia S Molloy Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niles Township District For Special Education and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kirk School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Black
11%
(19-20 School Year Data)
6%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Julia S Molloy Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niles Township District For Special Education and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kirk School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
43%
(19-20 School Year Data)
53%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Julia S Molloy Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niles Township District For Special Education and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kirk School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
n/a
(18-19 School Year Data)
% Two or more races
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
2%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Julia S Molloy Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niles Township District For Special Education and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kirk School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Julia S Molloy Education Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niles Township District For Special Education and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kirk School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
(19-20 School Year Data)
28%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Julia S Molloy Education Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niles Township District For Special Education and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kirk School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
(11-12 School Year Data)
3%
(11-12 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kirk School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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