Riverton Middle School vs. Wilcox Elementary School
Should you attend Riverton Middle School or Wilcox Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Riverton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Wilcox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades 5-8, Riverton Middle 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilcox Elementary 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
K-5
Total Students
371 students
254 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2096 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1838 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
53
Grade 1 Students
-
45
Grade 2 Students
-
46
Grade 3 Students
-
44
Grade 4 Students
-
34
Grade 5 Students
104
32
Grade 6 Students
85
-
Grade 7 Students
87
-
Grade 8 Students
95
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
7%
37%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
16%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
28%
