Serving 143 students in grades 6-8, Ridgeview 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ridgeview Jr High School's student population of 143 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgeview Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Jr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2732 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
90%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Jr High School's ranking?
Ridgeview Jr High School is ranked #2732 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Jr High School?
143 students attend Ridgeview Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ridgeview Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview Jr High School?
Ridgeview Jr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Jr High School offer ?
Ridgeview Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridgeview Jr High School part of?
Ridgeview Jr High School is part of Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District.
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