For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 359 students in 62561, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62561, IL is Riverton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62561 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62561, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62561, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1014 E Lincoln St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62561, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62561, IL include Riverton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62561?
1 public middle schools are located in 62561.
What is the racial composition of students in 62561?
62561 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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