Summary:
The 61284 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Rockridge Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Rockridge CUSD 300 district. While the district is ranked in the middle third of Illinois districts, Rockridge Junior High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally below the district and state averages.
The school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is relatively high, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 483 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024 to 621 out of 1,367 in 2022-2023. However, the school's science proficiency for 8th grade is 53.2%, higher than the district and state averages. The school's per-student spending of $11,811 is in line with the typical funding levels for Illinois public schools, and its student-teacher ratio of 16.2 suggests that the school may have adequate resources to support student learning.
Overall, the analysis of Rockridge Junior High School highlights areas for potential improvement, particularly in academic achievement and attendance. Further investigation into the root causes of these performance gaps, as well as strategies to address them, could be valuable for the school and district to consider.
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