Edison Jr High School

4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 422 students in grades 7-8, Edison Jr High School 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edison Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Edison Jr High School's student population of 422 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
422 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Edison Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Jr High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2514 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edison Jr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
13%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edison Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
12%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edison Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
6%
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Hispanic
14%
27%
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Black
35%
17%
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White
33%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Edison Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edison Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edison Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison Jr High School's ranking?
Edison Jr High School is ranked #2514 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edison Jr High School?
422 students attend Edison Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Edison Jr High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Jr High School?
Edison Jr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edison Jr High School offer ?
Edison Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Edison Jr High School part of?
Edison Jr High School is part of Rock Island SD 41 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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