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#2363 of 3,813 schools in IL
Merrill Elem School
Elementary School · Rock Falls Esd 13 · Rock Falls, IL
A Rock Falls Esd 13 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 4th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merrill Elem School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merrill Elem 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Falls), 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
$57,909
Median home value
$104,900
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61071; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| East Coloma - Nelson Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 3–5 | 1.6 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 3–5 | 1.9 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rock Falls Esd 13
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merrill Elem School is listed in Rock Falls ESD 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merrill Elem School
Merrill Elem School is a public elementary school in Rock Falls, IL, part of Rock Falls Esd 13, serving approximately 239 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,363 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merrill Elem School
What grades does Merrill Elem School serve?
Merrill Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Merrill Elem School?
Merrill Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elem School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merrill Elem School rank in IL?
Merrill Elem School ranks #2,363 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Merrill Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merrill Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Merrill Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merrill Elem School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Merrill Elem School a charter school?
No, Merrill Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merrill Elem School a Title I school?
No, Merrill Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merrill Elem School?
77.0% of students at Merrill Elem 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Whiteside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (815) 625-4634
- Area population (ZIP 61071)
- 13,482
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 61071; 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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