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River Ridge Middle School

Summary:

River Ridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Hanover, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the River Ridge CUSD 210 district, which is ranked 143 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

River Ridge Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with a 76.1% ELA proficiency rate compared to the state's 41.2%, and a 42% Mathematics proficiency rate compared to the state's 28.4%. The school's performance in Science is also impressive, with 70% of students proficient or better, compared to the state's 53.2%. River Ridge Middle School's academic performance has been steadily improving, with its statewide ranking climbing from 531 out of 1241 Illinois middle schools in 2020-2021 to 150 out of 1363 in 2023-2024. The school also excels in supporting its student subgroups, ranking 112 out of 1251 Illinois middle schools for female students and 19 out of 1219 for low socioeconomic status students in the 2023-2024 school year.

While River Ridge Middle School has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from a low of 7% in 2019-2020 to a high of 18.9% in 2022-2023, its most recent rate of 14.6% in 2023-2024 is still lower than the nearby Stockton Middle School's 14.2% rate. Additionally, River Ridge Middle School spends significantly more per student ($19,672 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Scales Mound Junior High School ($23,595 in 2022-2023) and Stockton Middle School ($11,669 in 2021-2022), which may be contributing to the school's academic success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4141 IL Route 84 S
       Hanover, IL  61041-9631

(815) 858-9005

District: River Ridge CUSD 210

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,814 Help


Students who attend River Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    River Ridge High School

Feeder schools for River Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:    River Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  105

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Compare Details River Ridge Middle School ranks better than 89% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Ridge Middle School is $21,814.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks River Ridge Middle School 150th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See River Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

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River Ridge CUSD 210:

SchoolDigger ranks River Ridge CUSD 210 143rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at River Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.34 480th 1185 59.5%
2004 71.07 369th 1204 69.4%
2005 71.98 371st 1209 69.3%
2006 58.73 604th 1272 52.5%
2007 48.19 790th 1287 38.6%
2008 58.25 645th 1293 50.1%
2009 68.21 462nd 1318 64.9%
2010 68.19 458th 1327 65.5%
2011 44.23 859th 1344 36.1%
2012 60.85 595th 1365 56.4%
2013 59.76 548th 1367 59.9%
2014 73.02 321st 1322 75.7%
2015 76.27 243rd 1302 81.3%
2016 83.88 163rd 1294 87.4%
2017 74.46 276th 1293 78.7%
2018 68.26 353rd 1293 72.7%
2019 70.18 349th 1356 74.3%
2021 49.06 531st 1241 57.2%
2022 67.05 365th 1369 73.3%
2023 81.12 210th 1367 84.6%
2024 86.57 150th 1363 89.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.63 506th 1161 56.4%
2019 51.59 525th 1217 56.9%
2021 66.98 197th 1019 80.7%
2022 70.29 230th 1221 81.2%
2023 83.96 97th 1234 92.1%
2024 95.66 19th 1219 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at River Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.46 380th 1226 69.0%
2019 63.69 417th 1276 67.3%
2021 48.07 473rd 1017 53.5%
2022 61.60 402nd 1286 68.7%
2023 82.22 177th 1275 86.1%
2024 88.20 112th 1251 91.0%
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Rank History for Male students at River Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.91 320th 1223 73.8%
2019 74.65 274th 1296 78.9%
2021 42.74 525th 1048 49.9%
2022 70.78 285th 1286 77.8%
2023 74.05 253rd 1292 80.4%
2024 80.54 204th 1264 83.9%
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Rank History for White students at River Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.51 385th 889 56.7%
2019 50.50 435th 905 51.9%
2021 35.59 508th 813 37.5%
2022 52.04 398th 898 55.7%
2023 67.51 237th 895 73.5%
2024 76.16 157th 875 82.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for River Ridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 129 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 129
1990 124 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 124
1991 126 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1992 145 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1993 135 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1994 146 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 151
1995 131 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 135
1996 131 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 135
1997 110 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1998 102 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1999 109 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2000 123 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2001 125 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2002 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2003 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2004 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2005 110 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 119 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2007 132 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2008 134 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2009 112 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2010 108 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 101 2 0 4 1 0 1 0 109
2012 100 2 0 3 1 0 5 0 111
2013 95 2 1 3 2 0 9 0 112
2014 96 0 1 2 0 0 9 0 108
2015 95 2 0 2 0 0 7 0 106
2016 98 5 1 4 1 1 5 0 115
2017 98 6 2 6 1 0 5 0 118
2018 107 2 2 9 1 0 6 0 127
2019 104 1 1 6 0 0 8 0 120
2020 100 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 109
2021 91 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 99
2022 94 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 107
2023 94 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 105

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 129 7.6 16.9 n/a
1990 124 7.0 17.7 n/a
1991 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
1992 147 6.0 24.5 n/a
1993 140 6.6 21.2 n/a
1994 151 6.8 22.2 n/a
1995 135 8.0 16.9 n/a
1996 135 8.0 16.9 n/a
1997 111 8.0 13.9 n/a
1998 103 8.3 12.4 n/a
1999 110 8.0 13.8 n/a
2000 125 8.0 15.6 n/a
2001 126 8.0 15.8 n/a
2002 140 8.0 17.5 30.7
2003 140 8.0 17.5 30.7
2004 141 8.0 17.6 29.8
2005 111 8.0 13.9 29.7
2006 120 8.0 15.0 26.7
2007 135 8.0 16.9 32.6
2008 135 7.0 19.3 28.1
2009 113 8.0 14.1 30.1
2010 109 8.0 13.6 33
2011 109 8.0 13.6 33.9
2012 111 8.0 13.8 35.1
2013 112 9.4 11.9 39.3
2014 108 9.0 12.0 42.6
2015 106 10.0 10.6 42.5
2016 115 9.0 12.7 44.3
2017 118 9.3 12.6 42.4
2018 127 9.3 13.6 35.4
2019 120 8.4 14.2 35
2020 109 9.5 11.4 42.2
2021 99 n/a n/a n/a
2022 107 9.0 11.8 41.1
2023 105 9.4 11.1 47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 129 7.6 16.9 n/a
1990 124 7.0 17.7 n/a
1991 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
1992 147 6.0 24.5 n/a
1993 140 6.6 21.2 n/a
1994 151 6.8 22.2 n/a
1995 135 8.0 16.9 n/a
1996 135 8.0 16.9 n/a
1997 111 8.0 13.9 n/a
1998 103 8.3 12.4 n/a
1999 110 8.0 13.8 n/a
2000 125 8.0 15.6 n/a
2001 126 8.0 15.8 n/a
2002 140 8.0 17.5 30.7
2003 140 8.0 17.5 30.7
2004 141 8.0 17.6 29.8
2005 111 8.0 13.9 29.7
2006 120 8.0 15.0 26.7
2007 135 8.0 16.9 32.6
2008 135 7.0 19.3 28.1
2009 113 8.0 14.1 30.1
2010 109 8.0 13.6 33
2011 109 8.0 13.6 33.9
2012 111 8.0 13.8 35.1
2013 112 9.4 11.9 39.3
2014 108 9.0 12.0 42.6
2015 106 10.0 10.6 42.5
2016 115 9.0 12.7 44.3
2017 118 9.3 12.6 42.4
2018 127 9.3 13.6 35.4
2019 120 8.4 14.2 35
2020 109 9.5 11.4 42.2
2021 99 n/a n/a n/a
2022 107 9.0 11.8 41.1
2023 105 9.4 11.1 47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

River Ridge Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201593.5%95.4%95.4%95.4%97.2%93.5%95.4%
201697.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%100.0%91.7%24.8%
201793.3%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.8%90.8%95.0%51.7%
201893.8%95.3%95.3%95.3%97.7%93.8%96.1%82.8%
201996.7%97.5%97.5%97.5%98.3%97.5%98.3%100.0%
202195.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%99.0%96.9%96.9%98.0%
202296.3%97.2%97.2%97.2%98.1%95.3%97.2%100.0%
202396.3%97.2%97.2%97.2%96.3%96.3%97.2%100.0%
202496.8%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%96.8%97.9%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River Ridge Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $910 (5.4%) $15,813 (94.6%) $16,723
2020 $1,884 (10.0%) $16,954 (90.0%) $18,838
2021 $344 (2.0%) $17,270 (98.0%) $17,614
2022 $344 (2.0%) $17,270 (98.0%) $17,614
2023 $1,176 (6.0%) $18,496 (94.0%) $19,672
2024 $2,514 (11.5%) $19,299 (88.5%) $21,814

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Ridge Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 349th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 210th of 1367 Middle schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Middle School)46.654.3
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge CUSD 210)46.654.3
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Middle School)23.340
 16.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge CUSD 210)23.340
 16.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Middle School)6150
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge CUSD 210)6150
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Middle School)41.434.4
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge CUSD 210)41.434.4
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Middle School)33.350
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge CUSD 210)33.350
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Middle School)4043.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge CUSD 210)4043.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (River Ridge Middle School)65.173.3
 8.2%
   8th Grade Science (River Ridge CUSD 210)65.173.3
 8.2%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students120105
 12.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White10494
 9.6%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%47.6%
 12.6%

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Students at River Ridge Middle School are 90% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended River Ridge Middle School.

River Ridge Middle School ranks 150th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend River Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend River Ridge High School


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