Very Good
#628 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 16% in state
River Trails Middle School
Middle School · River Trails Sd 26 · Mount Prospect, IL
A River Trails Sd 26 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 N Wolf Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
- Math 40% proficient (2021)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Trails Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Trails Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Prospect), 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
$104,168
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Macarthur Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Field SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 316 | 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.
River Trails Sd 26
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Trails Middle School is listed in River Trails SD 26; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Trails Middle School
River Trails Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Prospect, IL, part of River Trails Sd 26, serving approximately 500 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Trails Middle School
What grades does River Trails Middle School serve?
River Trails Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend River Trails Middle School?
River Trails Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Trails Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Trails Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Trails Middle School rank in IL?
River Trails Middle School ranks #628 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is River Trails Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Trails Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Trails Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Trails Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is River Trails Middle School a charter school?
No, River Trails Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Trails Middle School a Title I school?
No, River Trails Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Trails Middle School?
30.2% of students at River Trails 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (847) 298-1750
- Area population (ZIP 60056)
- 55,989
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 60056; 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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