Edison Jr High School

4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 429 students in grades 7-8, Edison Jr High 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edison Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Edison Jr High School's student population of 429 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Edison Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Jr High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2790 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11%
27%
12%
30%
29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
37%
17%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison Jr High School's ranking?
Edison Jr High School is ranked #2790 out of 3,542 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edison Jr High School?
429 students attend Edison Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Edison Jr High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Jr High School?
Edison Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edison Jr High School offer ?
Edison Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Edison Jr High School part of?
Edison Jr High School is part of Rock Island School District 41.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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