Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rock Island Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rock Island Academy's student population of 504 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Island Academy 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 Rock Island Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3353 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)3%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
64%
16%
White
12%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
44%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Island Academy's ranking?
Rock Island Academy is ranked #3353 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rock Island Academy?
504 students attend Rock Island Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rock Island Academy students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Island Academy?
Rock Island Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock Island Academy offer ?
Rock Island Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rock Island Academy part of?
Rock Island Academy is part of Rock Island SD 41 School District.
In what neighborhood is Rock Island Academy located?
Rock Island Academy is located in the Longview neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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