Galena Middle School vs. River Ridge Middle School
Should I attend Galena Middle School or River Ridge Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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River Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 304 students in grades 5-8, Galena Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 107 students in grades 6-8, River Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
304 students
107 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#819 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1557 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
53
-
Grade 5 Students
70
-
Grade 6 Students
71
38
Grade 7 Students
56
33
Grade 8 Students
54
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
16%
10%
% Black
3%
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% White
79%
88%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%