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 359 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 256 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
K-5
Total Students
359 students
256 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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
-
48
Grade 1 Students
-
47
Grade 2 Students
-
44
Grade 3 Students
-
41
Grade 4 Students
-
37
Grade 5 Students
82
39
Grade 6 Students
107
-
Grade 7 Students
80
-
Grade 8 Students
90
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
7%
42%
% White
85%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
15%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
28%
