Holmes Elementary School vs. River Trails Middle School
Should you attend Holmes Elementary School or River Trails Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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River Trails Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Holmes Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 508 students in grades 6-8, River Trails Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
166 students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#637 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
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Kindergarten Students
27
-
Grade 1 Students
21
-
Grade 2 Students
11
-
Grade 3 Students
14
-
Grade 4 Students
12
-
Grade 5 Students
18
-
Grade 6 Students
18
181
Grade 7 Students
12
167
Grade 8 Students
18
160
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
24%
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% Hispanic
27%
16%
% Black
72%
3%
% White
1%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%