Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Rickover Jr High 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 3% (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 25:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rickover Jr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Chicago Heights, IL, spanning approximately 7.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rickover Jr High School's student population of 371 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Rickover Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rickover Jr High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3479 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
73%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rickover Jr High School's ranking?
Rickover Jr High School is ranked #3479 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rickover Jr High School often compared to?
Rickover Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolidge Middle School, Rosa L Parks Middle School, Sandridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rickover Jr High School?
371 students attend Rickover Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rickover Jr High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rickover Jr High School?
Rickover Jr High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rickover Jr High School offer ?
Rickover Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rickover Jr High School part of?
Rickover Jr High School is part of CCSD 168 School District.
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