Middle Schools in Rock Island School District 41

The Rock Island School District 41 in Illinois is home to two middle schools: Washington Junior High School and Edison Junior High School. Both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools over the past three years, with Washington Junior High School ranking 938 out of 1,368 and Edison Junior High School ranking 1,145 out of 1,368 in the 2024-2025 school year.

Academically, the middle schools in the Rock Island School District 41 are underperforming compared to state averages. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 16.6% of students at Washington Junior High School and 15.3% of students at Edison Junior High School proficient or better in Mathematics for all grades in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 38.5%. Additionally, both schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism, at 25.4% for the 2024-2025 school year.

The data also reveals concerns about equity and resource allocation within the district. Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates of 48.68% at Washington Junior High School and 75.52% at Edison Junior High School. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, the per-student spending is still relatively low, suggesting that the district may need to prioritize targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.