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#1847 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
Rock Falls Township High School
High School · Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 · Rock Falls, IL
A Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
101 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Rock Falls Township High School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rock Falls Township High 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Falls), 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
$57,909
Median home value
$104,900
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 996 | Compare → |
| Newman Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 203 | 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.
Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Falls Township High School is listed in Rock Falls Twp HSD 301; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls Township High School is a public high school in Rock Falls, IL, part of Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301, serving approximately 547 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Falls Township High School
What grades does Rock Falls Township High School serve?
Rock Falls Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rock Falls Township High School?
Rock Falls Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Falls Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Falls Township High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Falls Township High School rank in IL?
Rock Falls Township High School ranks #1,847 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Rock Falls Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Falls Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Falls Township High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Falls Township High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rock Falls Township High School a charter school?
No, Rock Falls Township High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Falls Township High School a Title I school?
No, Rock Falls Township High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Falls Township High School?
61.8% of students at Rock Falls Township 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Whiteside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (815) 625-3886
- Area population (ZIP 61071)
- 13,482
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 61071; 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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