For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,153 students in Whiteside County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Whiteside County, IL are Erie Middle School, Montmorency Ccsd #145 and Plt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteside County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Whiteside County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Whiteside County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erie Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 5th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Grades: 5-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Montmorency Ccsd #145
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9415 Hoover Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Plt Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Ferry St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Falls Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #55.
River Bend Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Morrison Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #88.
Regional Center For Change Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Challand Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #1010.
thome Educational
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Center For Change
Alternative School
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Whiteside County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
511 Third Ave N
Albany, IL 61230
(309) 887-4441
Albany, IL 61230
(309) 887-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Bi-county Sp Education - High School Life Skills-sterling (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
3505 Prophet Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8733
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8733
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
506 West 4th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3000
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Whiteside Area Career Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 632-0556
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 632-0556
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Whiteside County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Whiteside County, IL include Erie Middle School, Montmorency Ccsd #145 and Plt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Whiteside County?
11 public middle schools are located in Whiteside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteside County?
Whiteside County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Whiteside County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Whiteside County include: Rock Falls Middle School vs. Challand Middle School, Montmorency Ccsd #145 vs. East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School, East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School vs. Montmorency Ccsd #145
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