Very Good
#828 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 22% in state
Riley Comm Cons School
Elementary School · Riley Ccsd 18 · Marengo, IL
A Riley Ccsd 18 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
9406 Riley Rd, Marengo, IL 60152
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riley Comm Cons School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riley Comm Cons School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated774/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marengo), 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
$94,209
Median home value
$259,200
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Riley Ccsd 18
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riley Comm Cons School is listed in Riley CCSD 18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riley Comm Cons School
Riley Comm Cons School is a public elementary school in Marengo, IL, part of Riley Ccsd 18, serving approximately 261 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riley Comm Cons School
What grades does Riley Comm Cons School serve?
Riley Comm Cons School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Riley Comm Cons School?
Riley Comm Cons School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Comm Cons School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Comm Cons 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 Riley Comm Cons School rank in IL?
Riley Comm Cons School ranks #828 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Riley Comm Cons School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riley Comm Cons School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Riley Comm Cons School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riley Comm Cons School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riley Comm Cons School a charter school?
No, Riley Comm Cons School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riley Comm Cons School a Title I school?
No, Riley Comm Cons School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riley Comm Cons School?
30.3% of students at Riley Comm Cons 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (815) 568-8637
- Area population (ZIP 60152)
- 12,006
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 60152; 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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