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Rickover JR High School
Middle School · Ccsd 168 · Sauk Village, IL
A Ccsd 168 middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22151 Torrence Ave, Sauk Village, IL 60411
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rickover JR High School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rickover JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,774/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sauk Village), 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
$56,627
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 946 | Compare → |
| Cottage Grove Upper Grade CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Plum Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 4.1 mi | 482 | 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.
Ccsd 168
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rickover JR High School is listed in CCSD 168; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rickover JR High School
Rickover JR High School is a public middle school in Sauk Village, IL, part of Ccsd 168, serving approximately 351 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,803 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rickover JR High School
What grades does Rickover JR High School serve?
Rickover JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rickover JR High School?
Rickover JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rickover JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rickover JR High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rickover JR High School rank in IL?
Rickover JR High School ranks #3,803 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Rickover JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rickover JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Rickover JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rickover JR High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rickover JR High School a charter school?
No, Rickover JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rickover JR High School a Title I school?
No, Rickover JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rickover JR High School?
50.4% of students at Rickover 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (708) 758-1900
- Area population (ZIP 60411)
- 52,395
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 60411; 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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