River Ridge High School, or RRHS, is a public four-year high school located at 4141 Illinois Route 84 South near Hanover, Illinois, a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Ridge Elementary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: River Ridge Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hanover, IL, covering approximately 171 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
River Ridge Elementary School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
River Ridge--Where the Student is Always #1
School Rankings
River Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#586 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
84%
45%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
River Ridge Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary School?
224 students attend River Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of River Ridge Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Ridge Elementary School?
River Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Ridge Elementary School offer ?
River Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is River Ridge Elementary School part of?
River Ridge Elementary School is part of River Ridge CUSD 210 School District.
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