Stephen Mack Middle School

Summary:

Stephen Mack Middle School is a public middle school in Rockton, Illinois, serving 547 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Rockton School District 140, which is ranked 122 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stephen Mack Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking between 54 and 197 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and science. For example, in 2023-2024, 76.8% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 63.9% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school's performance is also strong across different student subgroups, including Hispanic and low-income students.

While Kennedy Middle School and Abraham Lincoln Middle School, which are part of the Rockford School District 205, rank in the bottom 10% of Illinois middle schools, South Beloit Junior High School (part of the County of Winnebago School District 320) and Willowbrook Middle School (part of the Prairie Hill CCSD 133) are also high-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11810 Old River Rd
       Rockton, IL  61072-9468


(815) 624-2611

District: Rockton School District 140

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,314 Help


Students who attend Stephen Mack Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hononegah CHD High School

Feeder schools for Stephen Mack Middle School:

Elementary:    Rockton Elementary School
    Whitman Post Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Compare Details Stephen Mack Middle School ranks better than 85.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stephen Mack Middle School is $12,314.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stephen Mack Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stephen Mack Middle School 197th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Stephen Mack Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rockton School District 140:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockton School District 140 122nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stephen Mack Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Stephen Mack Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.05 137th 1185 88.4%
2004 82.63 171st 1204 85.8%
2005 88.37 77th 1209 93.6%
2006 84.64 107th 1272 91.6%
2007 87.69 52nd 1287 96.0%
2008 84.92 94th 1293 92.7%
2009 85.61 87th 1318 93.4%
2010 82.96 131st 1327 90.1%
2011 85.33 85th 1344 93.7%
2012 86.00 86th 1365 93.7%
2013 85.20 163rd 1367 88.1%
2015 83.58 175th 1302 86.6%
2016 90.96 80th 1294 93.8%
2017 93.50 59th 1293 95.4%
2018 94.11 54th 1293 95.8%
2019 90.50 94th 1356 93.1%
2021 86.58 126th 1241 89.8%
2022 91.39 99th 1369 92.8%
2023 89.67 116th 1367 91.5%
2024 83.60 197th 1363 85.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stephen Mack Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.76 67th 194 65.5%
2024 53.43 80th 184 56.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stephen Mack Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.58 29th 602 95.2%
2019 71.11 108th 792 86.4%
2021 61.53 104th 548 81.0%
2022 59.37 152nd 781 80.5%
2023 56.73 230th 805 71.4%
2024 70.71 171st 802 78.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stephen Mack Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.04 19th 1161 98.4%
2019 95.45 19th 1217 98.4%
2021 88.53 46th 1019 95.5%
2022 93.62 28th 1221 97.7%
2023 90.70 45th 1234 96.4%
2024 72.93 210th 1219 82.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Stephen Mack Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.65 74th 1226 94.0%
2019 87.95 113th 1276 91.1%
2021 80.61 145th 1017 85.7%
2022 89.42 105th 1286 91.8%
2023 83.87 158th 1275 87.6%
2024 81.04 195th 1251 84.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Stephen Mack Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.29 154th 674 77.2%
2024 73.33 88th 639 86.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Stephen Mack Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.15 39th 1223 96.8%
2019 89.86 94th 1296 92.7%
2021 85.55 99th 1048 90.6%
2022 89.72 93rd 1286 92.8%
2023 91.39 84th 1292 93.5%
2024 83.16 175th 1264 86.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stephen Mack Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.57 36th 590 93.9%
2019 88.60 36th 639 94.4%
2021 80.74 52nd 517 89.9%
2022 88.86 48th 662 92.7%
2023 76.68 99th 661 85.0%
2024 76.53 96th 643 85.1%
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Rank History for White students at Stephen Mack Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.42 61st 889 93.1%
2019 79.60 137th 905 84.9%
2021 77.63 129th 813 84.1%
2022 83.01 102nd 898 88.6%
2023 81.16 126th 895 85.9%
2024 75.01 165th 875 81.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Stephen Mack Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 242 3 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 250
1990 266 2 4 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 275
1991 293 7 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1992 313 1 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 445 9 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1994 456 2 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 370 3 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 370 3 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1997 406 6 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1998 445 7 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 469 6 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 490 9 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 483 13 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 461 8 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 461 8 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 457 17 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 449 16 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 478
2006 450 23 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 497 20 3 8 3 n/a n/a 4 535
2008 496 18 7 11 2 n/a n/a 9 543
2009 508 16 9 14 2 n/a n/a 12 561
2010 486 15 12 10 1 n/a n/a 10 534
2011 478 17 11 15 0 0 13 0 534
2012 478 18 10 22 0 0 8 0 536
2013 485 14 9 28 1 0 12 0 549
2014 483 11 7 26 1 0 12 0 540
2015 475 13 4 35 1 0 17 0 545
2016 455 16 9 37 0 0 12 0 529
2017 452 12 11 43 1 0 10 0 529
2018 471 10 15 46 2 0 13 0 557
2019 478 5 12 40 3 1 17 0 556
2020 446 9 10 45 2 2 23 0 537
2021 424 6 7 42 2 2 21 0 504
2022 404 6 4 38 3 1 27 0 483
2023 456 6 5 45 2 0 32 1 547

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 Stephen Mack Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 250 10.0 25.0 n/a
1990 275 13.0 21.1 n/a
1991 309 15.0 20.6 n/a
1992 324 18.2 17.8 n/a
1993 469 23.3 20.1 n/a
1994 474 25.2 18.8 n/a
1995 385 23.7 16.2 n/a
1996 385 23.7 16.2 n/a
1997 424 25.8 16.4 n/a
1998 461 27.6 16.7 n/a
1999 482 31.5 15.3 n/a
2000 506 31.8 15.9 n/a
2001 502 33.0 15.2 n/a
2002 478 31.6 15.1 5
2003 478 31.6 15.1 5
2004 484 29.7 16.3 7.9
2005 478 31.0 15.4 9.6
2006 489 32.5 15.0 13.3
2007 535 30.0 17.8 13
2008 543 31.0 17.5 13.7
2009 561 38.0 14.8 16
2010 534 37.0 14.4 21
2011 534 34.6 15.4 23.8
2012 536 34.5 15.5 23.7
2013 549 37.0 14.8 23.5
2014 540 32.6 16.5 21.5
2015 545 30.0 18.1 27
2016 529 30.0 17.6 32.3
2017 529 30.7 17.1 33.8
2018 557 31.3 17.7 34.5
2019 556 33.0 16.8 20.5
2020 537 31.0 17.3 20.9
2021 504 n/a n/a n/a
2022 483 30.0 16.1 26.1
2023 547 31.4 17.4 30.2

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 Stephen Mack Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 250 10.0 25.0 n/a
1990 275 13.0 21.1 n/a
1991 309 15.0 20.6 n/a
1992 324 18.2 17.8 n/a
1993 469 23.3 20.1 n/a
1994 474 25.2 18.8 n/a
1995 385 23.7 16.2 n/a
1996 385 23.7 16.2 n/a
1997 424 25.8 16.4 n/a
1998 461 27.6 16.7 n/a
1999 482 31.5 15.3 n/a
2000 506 31.8 15.9 n/a
2001 502 33.0 15.2 n/a
2002 478 31.6 15.1 5
2003 478 31.6 15.1 5
2004 484 29.7 16.3 7.9
2005 478 31.0 15.4 9.6
2006 489 32.5 15.0 13.3
2007 535 30.0 17.8 13
2008 543 31.0 17.5 13.7
2009 561 38.0 14.8 16
2010 534 37.0 14.4 21
2011 534 34.6 15.4 23.8
2012 536 34.5 15.5 23.7
2013 549 37.0 14.8 23.5
2014 540 32.6 16.5 21.5
2015 545 30.0 18.1 27
2016 529 30.0 17.6 32.3
2017 529 30.7 17.1 33.8
2018 557 31.3 17.7 34.5
2019 556 33.0 16.8 20.5
2020 537 31.0 17.3 20.9
2021 504 n/a n/a n/a
2022 483 30.0 16.1 26.1
2023 547 31.4 17.4 30.2

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

Stephen Mack Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.6%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.3%99.6%
201798.9%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.9%97.6%98.9%64.3%
201898.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.0%98.4%97.5%
201998.6%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.6%98.0%98.6%97.8%
202198.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.8%98.2%98.8%97.6%
202298.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
202397.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.1%97.3%97.3%
202496.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stephen Mack Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $346 (3.4%) $9,890 (96.6%) $10,236
2020 $284 (3.0%) $9,237 (97.0%) $9,521
2021 $878 (8.1%) $10,013 (91.9%) $10,891
2022 $878 (8.1%) $10,013 (91.9%) $10,891
2023 $794 (7.1%) $10,426 (92.9%) $11,219
2024 $504 (4.1%) $11,810 (95.9%) $12,314

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stephen Mack Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 116th of 1367 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stephen Mack Middle School)55.661.7
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rockton School District 140)55.661.7
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stephen Mack Middle School)38.837.1
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rockton School District 140)38.837.1
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stephen Mack Middle School)83.660.5
 23.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rockton School District 140)83.660.5
 23.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stephen Mack Middle School)50.845.9
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rockton School District 140)50.845.9
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stephen Mack Middle School)76.573.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rockton School District 140)76.573.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stephen Mack Middle School)49.142.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rockton School District 140)49.142.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Stephen Mack Middle School)77.381.6
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Rockton School District 140)77.381.6
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students556547
 1.6%
African American56
 20%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic4045
 12.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White478456
 4.6%
Two or More Races1732
 88.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.5%30.2%
 9.7%


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Stephen Mack Middle School ranks 197th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Stephen Mack Middle School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Stephen Mack Middle School usually go on to attend Hononegah CHD High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Stephen Mack Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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