Excellent
#358 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 9% in state
Taylor Ridge Elem School
Elementary School · Rockridge Cusd 300 · Taylor Ridge, IL
A Rockridge Cusd 300 elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13227 Turkey Hollow Rd, Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
- Math 85% proficient (2012)
- Reading 85% proficient (2012)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taylor Ridge Elem School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2009, to 85% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Taylor Ridge 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,491
Median home value
$222,800
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61284; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois City Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–2 | Not available | 114 | 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.
Rockridge Cusd 300
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taylor Ridge Elem School is listed in Rockridge CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taylor Ridge Elem School
Taylor Ridge Elem School is a public elementary school in Taylor Ridge, IL, part of Rockridge Cusd 300, serving approximately 142 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taylor Ridge Elem School
What grades does Taylor Ridge Elem School serve?
Taylor Ridge Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Taylor Ridge Elem School?
Taylor Ridge Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Ridge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Ridge Elem School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taylor Ridge Elem School rank in IL?
Taylor Ridge Elem School ranks #358 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Taylor Ridge Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taylor Ridge Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Taylor Ridge Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor Ridge Elem School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Taylor Ridge Elem School a charter school?
No, Taylor Ridge Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taylor Ridge Elem School a Title I school?
No, Taylor Ridge Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor Ridge Elem School?
22.5% of students at Taylor Ridge 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rock Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (309) 793-8070
- Area population (ZIP 61284)
- 2,122
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 61284; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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