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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
Holmes Elementary School
955 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
River Trails Middle School
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Holmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

River Trails Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 128 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 10:1 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 500 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 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
128 students
500 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holmes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Trails Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holmes Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Trails Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holmes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Trails Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Trails Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River Trails School District 26 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3352 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#637 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holmes Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Trails Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
43%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holmes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Trails Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River Trails School District 26 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holmes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Trails Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River Trails School District 26 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Holmes Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of River Trails Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
13
-
Kindergarten Students
11
1
Grade 1 Students
12
-
Grade 2 Students
13
-
Grade 3 Students
8
1
Grade 4 Students
13
-
Grade 5 Students
15
-
Grade 6 Students
11
164
Grade 7 Students
15
162
Grade 8 Students
16
172
Grade 10 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
26%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the River Trails School District 26 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holmes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River Trails School District 26 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
85%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holmes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River Trails School District 26 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
49%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River Trails School District 26 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holmes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River Trails School District 26 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holmes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Trails Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River Trails School District 26 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holmes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Trails Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River Trails School District 26 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
(11-12 School Year Data)
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holmes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Trails Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the River Trails School District 26 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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