Serving 413 students in grades 1-6, Rock Cut 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Cut Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rock Cut Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Cut Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Cut Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2365 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
31%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Cut Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Cut Elementary School is ranked #2365 out of 3,663 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Rock Cut Elementary School?
413 students attend Rock Cut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rock Cut Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Cut Elementary School?
Rock Cut Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock Cut Elementary School offer ?
Rock Cut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Rock Cut Elementary School part of?
Rock Cut Elementary School is part of Harlem Ud 122 School District.
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