Rockton School District 140

The Rockton School District 140 in Illinois is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Rockton Elementary School and Whitman Post Elementary School) and one middle school (Stephen Mack Middle School). The district is ranked 122 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a solid educational foundation for its students.

Among the three schools, Stephen Mack Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in Illinois. The school's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts (76.8%) and Mathematics (35.8%) exceed the district and state averages, and it has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the past two years. In contrast, Whitman Post Elementary School has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 7.4%, suggesting effective attendance policies and student engagement strategies.

The schools in the Rockton School District 140 serve a diverse population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 30.16% to 34.13% across the three schools. This indicates a significant number of students from low-income families, which may present unique challenges and resource needs for the district. The variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest differences in resource allocation and staffing priorities within the district, which could be an area for further exploration and optimization.