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#910 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 24% in state

River Ridge Middle School

Middle School · River Ridge Cusd 210 · Hanover, IL

A River Ridge Cusd 210 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

4141 IL Route 84 S, Hanover, IL 61041

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$23,937
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at River Ridge Middle School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where River Ridge Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated959/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover), 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

$44,464

Median home value

$112,300

Median rent

$769/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

River Ridge Cusd 210

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$23,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

River Ridge Middle School is listed in River Ridge CUSD 210; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Ridge Middle School

River Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Hanover, IL, part of River Ridge Cusd 210, serving approximately 93 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #910 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Ridge Middle School

What grades does River Ridge Middle School serve?

River Ridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend River Ridge Middle School?

River Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Ridge Middle School rank in IL?

River Ridge Middle School ranks #910 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is River Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

River Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 River Ridge Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Ridge Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is River Ridge Middle School a charter school?

No, River Ridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River Ridge Middle School a Title I school?

No, River Ridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Ridge Middle School?

52.7% of students at River Ridge Middle 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
93
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jo Daviess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 61041)
1,428
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
40.1
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 61041; 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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