For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,054 students in Rockridge CUSD 300 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Rockridge CUSD 300 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,407 Schools
# Students
1,054 Students
1,852,049 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
135,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rockridge CUSD 300 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#417 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.69
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
101,355 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
508,474 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
28%
# Black Students
2 Students
304,568 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
999 Students
850,566 Students
% White Students
95%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
77,673 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
76,302
# Students in K Grade:
79
121,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
129,946
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
128,444
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
128,947
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
128,405
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
130,443
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
134,563
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
136,237
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
141,576
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
152,945
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,343 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,343. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,850 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,343
$22,343
Spending / Student
$15,850
$21,585
Best Rockridge CUSD 300 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13227 Turkey Hollow Rd
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8070
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8070
Grades: K-2
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Illinois City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 39
Illinois City, IL 61259
(309) 793-8090
Illinois City, IL 61259
(309) 793-8090
Grades: K-2
| 63 students
Rank: #33.
Rockridge High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14110 134th Ave W
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8020
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Andalusia Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 770
Andalusia, IL 61232
(309) 793-8080
Andalusia, IL 61232
(309) 793-8080
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Rockridge Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 134th Ave W
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8040
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockridge CUSD 300 School District?
Rockridge CUSD 300 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,054 students.
What is the rank of Rockridge CUSD 300 School District?
Rockridge CUSD 300 School District is ranked #415 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockridge CUSD 300 School District?
95% of Rockridge CUSD 300 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockridge CUSD 300 School District?
Rockridge CUSD 300 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rockridge CUSD 300 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,850 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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