Very Good
#894 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 23% in state
Stephen Mack Middle School
Middle School · Rockton Sd 140 · Rockton, IL
A Rockton Sd 140 middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11810 Old River Rd, Rockton, IL 61072
- Math 40% proficient (2021)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stephen Mack Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (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 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stephen Mack 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated891/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockton), 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
$102,604
Median home value
$225,100
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Blackhawk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–6 | 4.0 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| South Beloit JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–8 | 4.0 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Willowbrook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 5–8 | 4.5 mi | 320 | 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.
Rockton Sd 140
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stephen Mack Middle School is listed in Rockton SD 140; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stephen Mack Middle School
Stephen Mack Middle School is a public middle school in Rockton, IL, part of Rockton Sd 140, serving approximately 531 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stephen Mack Middle School
What grades does Stephen Mack Middle School serve?
Stephen Mack Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stephen Mack Middle School?
Stephen Mack Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Mack Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Mack Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stephen Mack Middle School rank in IL?
Stephen Mack Middle School ranks #894 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Stephen Mack Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stephen Mack Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Stephen Mack Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stephen Mack Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stephen Mack Middle School a charter school?
No, Stephen Mack Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stephen Mack Middle School a Title I school?
No, Stephen Mack Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stephen Mack Middle School?
32.6% of students at Stephen Mack 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
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (815) 624-2611
- Area population (ZIP 61072)
- 11,342
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 61072; 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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