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Rock Cut Elem School

Elementary School · Harlem Ud 122 · Loves Park, IL

A Harlem Ud 122 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7944 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111

  • Math 13% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$21,101
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Rock Cut Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency13%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2022
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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

61.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rock Cut Elem 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,750/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loves Park), 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

$58,391

Median home value

$143,700

Median rent

$1,101/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

61.9%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walter Lawson Childrens HomePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.5 mi27Compare →
Maple Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.21–61.0 mi410Compare →
North Love ChristianPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–121.4 mi64Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Harlem Ud 122

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$21,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rock Cut Elem School is listed in Harlem UD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rock Cut Elem School

Rock Cut Elem School is a public elementary school in Loves Park, IL, part of Harlem Ud 122, serving approximately 419 students in grades 1st-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,520 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rock Cut Elem School

What grades does Rock Cut Elem School serve?

Rock Cut Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.

How many students attend Rock Cut Elem School?

Rock Cut Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Cut Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rock Cut Elem School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rock Cut Elem School rank in IL?

Rock Cut Elem School ranks #2,520 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Rock Cut Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rock Cut Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Rock Cut Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Cut Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rock Cut Elem School a charter school?

No, Rock Cut Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rock Cut Elem School a Title I school?

No, Rock Cut Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Cut Elem School?

61.1% of students at Rock Cut Elem 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
1st – 6th
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 61111)
22,838
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
36.7
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 61111; 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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