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#2630 of 3,813 schools in IL
Edison JR High School
Middle School · Rock Island Sd 41 · Rock Island, IL
A Rock Island Sd 41 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
4141 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
- Math 13% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison JR High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edison JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,278/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,260
Median home value
$118,300
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Quad Cities Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| John Deere Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| Frank L Smart IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | 7–8 | 3.9 mi | 273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rock Island Sd 41
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $20,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison JR High School is listed in Rock Island SD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison JR High School
Edison JR High School is a public middle school in Rock Island, IL, part of Rock Island Sd 41, serving approximately 429 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,630 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison JR High School
What grades does Edison JR High School serve?
Edison JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Edison JR High School?
Edison JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison JR High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison JR High School rank in IL?
Edison JR High School ranks #2,630 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Edison JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edison JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison JR High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edison JR High School a charter school?
No, Edison JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison JR High School a Title I school?
No, Edison JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison JR High School?
75.5% of students at Edison JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rock Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (309) 793-5920
- Area population (ZIP 61201)
- 37,294
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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