For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 927 students in Rock Falls ESD 13 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Rock Falls ESD 13 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
927 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rock Falls ESD 13 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Hispanic
30%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
61%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,024 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$18 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,697
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,024
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Rock Falls ESD 13 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Falls Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 4th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4634
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4634
Gr: 3-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
1901 8th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3356
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3356
Gr: K-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
3505 Prophet Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rock Falls ESD 13 School District?
Rock Falls ESD 13 School District manages 4 public schools serving 927 students.
What is the rank of Rock Falls ESD 13 School District?
Rock Falls ESD 13 School District is ranked #438 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Falls ESD 13 School District?
61% of Rock Falls ESD 13 School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rock Falls ESD 13 School District?
Rock Falls ESD 13 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rock Falls ESD 13 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,024 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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