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Rockridge Junior High School

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Rockridge Junior High School is a public middle school located in Taylor Ridge, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 233 students. The school is part of the Rockridge CUSD 300 district, which is ranked 320 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rockridge Junior High School consistently performs better than the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 50.8% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 41.2%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rate of 24.4% is lower than the state average of 28.4%, but it still outperforms its district average of 26.4%. The school's science proficiency rate of 75.3% is significantly higher than the state average of 53.2%, indicating strong performance in this subject area. Rockridge Junior High School also performs well for its disabled student population, ranking 186 out of 639 Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating.

However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 1.2% in 2019-2020 to 17.5% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. Nearby schools, such as Glenview Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School, and Washington Junior High School, have even higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.6% to 42.2%. While Rockridge Junior High School generally outperforms these nearby schools in academic proficiency, its student-teacher ratio of 16.1 is higher than some of the surrounding schools, which have ratios ranging from 12.1 to 15.0.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 14110 134th Ave W
       Taylor Ridge, IL  61284-9719

(309) 793-8040

District: Rockridge CUSD 300

SchoolDigger Rank:
483rd of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,811 Help


Students who attend Rockridge Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Rockridge High School

Feeder schools for Rockridge Junior High School:

Elementary:    Andalusia Elementary School
    Illinois City Elementary School
    Taylor Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Compare Details Rockridge Junior High School ranks better than 64.6% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.88. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockridge Junior High School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Rockridge Junior High School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockridge Junior High School is $11,811.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rockridge Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockridge Junior High School 483rd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Rockridge Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rockridge CUSD 300:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockridge CUSD 300 320th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rockridge Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Rockridge Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.88 620th 1185 47.7%
2004 59.98 562nd 1204 53.3%
2005 64.93 507th 1209 58.1%
2006 60.48 566th 1272 55.5%
2007 65.85 493rd 1287 61.7%
2008 64.02 550th 1293 57.5%
2009 58.28 645th 1318 51.1%
2010 57.61 661st 1327 50.2%
2011 68.22 470th 1344 65.0%
2012 67.53 466th 1365 65.9%
2013 70.40 373rd 1367 72.7%
2014 67.42 404th 1322 69.4%
2015 60.99 402nd 1302 69.1%
2016 58.13 462nd 1294 64.3%
2017 56.80 491st 1293 62.0%
2018 50.29 597th 1293 53.8%
2019 44.76 693rd 1356 48.9%
2021 52.53 487th 1241 60.8%
2022 42.03 716th 1369 47.7%
2023 48.39 621st 1367 54.6%
2024 57.88 483rd 1363 64.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rockridge Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.40 357th 602 40.7%
2019 24.69 700th 792 11.6%
2021 32.45 374th 548 31.8%
2022 33.55 514th 781 34.2%
2023 37.46 439th 805 45.5%
2024 37.12 438th 802 45.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockridge Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.91 453rd 1161 61.0%
2019 24.86 984th 1217 19.1%
2021 48.65 430th 1019 57.8%
2022 31.07 864th 1221 29.2%
2023 47.84 579th 1234 53.1%
2024 50.26 514th 1219 57.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Rockridge Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.33 560th 1226 54.3%
2019 47.77 628th 1276 50.8%
2021 57.71 361st 1017 64.5%
2022 43.58 653rd 1286 49.2%
2023 48.19 587th 1275 54.0%
2024 60.04 429th 1251 65.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rockridge Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.05 245th 674 63.6%
2024 55.56 186th 639 70.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Rockridge Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.98 596th 1223 51.3%
2019 40.96 711th 1296 45.1%
2021 38.52 585th 1048 44.2%
2022 41.47 671st 1286 47.8%
2023 46.23 611th 1292 52.7%
2024 54.45 485th 1264 61.6%
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Rank History for White students at Rockridge Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.96 623rd 889 29.9%
2019 25.66 704th 905 22.2%
2021 35.22 513th 813 36.9%
2022 24.68 708th 898 21.2%
2023 31.11 633rd 895 29.3%
2024 39.79 523rd 875 40.2%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Rockridge Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 240 5 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 246
1990 232 4 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 237
1991 227 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1992 225 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1993 236 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 245 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1995 261 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1996 261 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1997 244 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1998 215 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1999 219 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2000 223 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2001 215 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2002 218 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2003 218 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2004 197 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 205
2005 196 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 202
2006 213 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 1 219
2007 228 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 236
2008 203 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 211
2009 192 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2010 188 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2011 195 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 197
2012 192 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 195
2013 182 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 184
2014 258 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 263
2015 264 3 0 6 0 0 1 0 274
2016 271 2 0 6 0 0 2 0 281
2017 265 2 0 11 0 0 2 0 280
2018 246 1 0 5 0 0 5 0 257
2019 246 1 1 6 0 0 7 0 261
2020 240 0 1 2 0 0 6 0 249
2021 236 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 243
2022 221 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 227
2023 220 1 1 3 0 0 8 0 233
2024 230 0 1 6 0 0 10 0 247

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 Rockridge Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 246 15.0 16.4 n/a
1990 237 14.0 16.9 n/a
1991 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
1992 230 14.0 16.4 n/a
1993 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1994 249 14.0 17.8 n/a
1995 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1996 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1997 248 14.0 17.7 n/a
1998 222 14.0 15.9 n/a
1999 223 14.0 15.9 n/a
2000 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
2001 221 15.0 14.7 n/a
2002 219 15.0 14.6 11
2003 219 15.0 14.6 11
2004 205 15.0 13.7 14.1
2005 202 15.0 13.5 12.9
2006 219 13.0 16.8 10.1
2007 236 13.0 18.2 13.7
2008 211 12.0 17.6 18.8
2009 196 15.0 13.1 16.8
2010 191 15.0 12.7 17.3
2011 197 14.0 14.0 21.8
2012 195 15.0 13.0 14.4
2013 184 16.3 11.2 17.9
2014 263 20.0 13.1 22.1
2015 274 20.0 13.7 25.5
2016 281 19.0 14.7 26.7
2017 280 16.6 16.8 23.9
2018 257 15.4 16.6 22.2
2019 261 14.9 17.4 21.5
2020 249 15.4 16.0 19.7
2021 243 n/a n/a n/a
2022 227 14.5 15.6 14.5
2023 233 14.4 16.1 15
2024 247 15.1 16.2 24.7

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 Rockridge Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 246 15.0 16.4 n/a
1990 237 14.0 16.9 n/a
1991 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
1992 230 14.0 16.4 n/a
1993 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1994 249 14.0 17.8 n/a
1995 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1996 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1997 248 14.0 17.7 n/a
1998 222 14.0 15.9 n/a
1999 223 14.0 15.9 n/a
2000 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
2001 221 15.0 14.7 n/a
2002 219 15.0 14.6 11
2003 219 15.0 14.6 11
2004 205 15.0 13.7 14.1
2005 202 15.0 13.5 12.9
2006 219 13.0 16.8 10.1
2007 236 13.0 18.2 13.7
2008 211 12.0 17.6 18.8
2009 196 15.0 13.1 16.8
2010 191 15.0 12.7 17.3
2011 197 14.0 14.0 21.8
2012 195 15.0 13.0 14.4
2013 184 16.3 11.2 17.9
2014 263 20.0 13.1 22.1
2015 274 20.0 13.7 25.5
2016 281 19.0 14.7 26.7
2017 280 16.6 16.8 23.9
2018 257 15.4 16.6 22.2
2019 261 14.9 17.4 21.5
2020 249 15.4 16.0 19.7
2021 243 n/a n/a n/a
2022 227 14.5 15.6 14.5
2023 233 14.4 16.1 15
2024 247 15.1 16.2 24.7

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

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.8%98.2%
201698.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%28.9%
201798.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.2%98.2%98.6%63.8%
201898.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%97.7%98.8%97.3%
201999.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.6%97.7%
202199.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%96.7%
202299.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.7%
202399.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.7%99.1%99.1%95.3%
202498.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%64.1%98.8%98.8%96.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rockridge Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $278 (3.0%) $8,985 (97.0%) $9,263
2020 $1,024 (9.2%) $10,054 (90.8%) $11,078
2021 $517 (4.4%) $11,170 (95.6%) $11,687
2022 $517 (4.4%) $11,170 (95.6%) $11,687
2023 $639 (6.2%) $9,683 (93.8%) $10,322
2024 $673 (5.7%) $11,138 (94.3%) $11,811

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockridge Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 693rd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 621st of 1367 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rockridge Junior High School)13.123.7
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rockridge CUSD 300)13.123.7
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rockridge Junior High School)2517.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rockridge CUSD 300)2517.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rockridge Junior High School)38.926.2
 12.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rockridge CUSD 300)38.926.2
 12.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rockridge Junior High School)26.424.8
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rockridge CUSD 300)26.424.8
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rockridge Junior High School)14.136.5
 22.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rockridge CUSD 300)14.136.5
 22.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rockridge Junior High School)26.314.9
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rockridge CUSD 300)26.314.9
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Rockridge Junior High School)61.473.3
 11.9%
   8th Grade Science (Rockridge CUSD 300)61.473.3
 11.9%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students261233
 10.7%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White246220
 10.6%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%15%
 6.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Rockridge Junior High School.

Students at Rockridge Junior High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Rockridge Junior High School ranks 483rd of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rockridge Junior High School usually go on to attend Rockridge High School


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