Viking School vs. River Trail School
Should I attend Viking School or River Trail 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
School
Top Rankings
Viking School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
River Trail School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 568 students in grades 6-8, Viking 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Trail 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
568 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2723 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2453 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
40
Grade 1 Students
-
64
Grade 2 Students
-
40
Grade 3 Students
-
68
Grade 4 Students
-
40
Grade 5 Students
-
72
Grade 6 Students
181
42
Grade 7 Students
183
60
Grade 8 Students
204
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
44%
54%
% Black
26%
15%
% White
20%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%