Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ricms 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ricms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ricms's student population of 442 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ricms 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 Ricms is 0.72, which is more 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
#3299 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
19%
27%
Black
32%
17%
White
37%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricms's ranking?
Ricms is ranked #3299 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ricms often compared to?
Ricmsis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Ricms?
442 students attend Ricms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ricms students are White, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ricms?
Ricms has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ricms offer ?
Ricms offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ricms part of?
Ricms is part of Rock Island SD 41 School District.
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