Very Good
#1045 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Richmond-burton High School
High School · Richmond-burton Chsd 157 · Richmond, IL
A Richmond-burton Chsd 157 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8311 IL Route 31, Richmond, IL 60071
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Richmond-burton High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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).
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Where Richmond-burton 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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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
$77,593
Median home value
$289,800
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 530 | 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.
Richmond-burton Chsd 157
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richmond-burton High School is listed in Richmond-Burton CHSD 157; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond-burton High School
Richmond-burton High School is a public high school in Richmond, IL, part of Richmond-burton Chsd 157, serving approximately 534 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,045 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond-burton High School
What grades does Richmond-burton High School serve?
Richmond-burton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richmond-burton High School?
Richmond-burton High School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond-burton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond-burton High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond-burton High School rank in IL?
Richmond-burton High School ranks #1,045 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Richmond-burton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond-burton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Richmond-burton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond-burton High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richmond-burton High School a charter school?
No, Richmond-burton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond-burton High School a Title I school?
No, Richmond-burton High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (815) 678-4242
- Area population (ZIP 60071)
- 3,946
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 60071; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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