How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Challand Middle School | Rock Falls Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sterling, IL | Rock Falls, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 726 | 246 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Challand Middle School | Rock Falls Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,348 | $18,477 |
| District | Sterling Public Schools | Rock Falls Elementary School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Challand Middle School | Rock Falls Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 55.9% |
| African American | 1.8% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.0% | 35.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Challand Middle School | Rock Falls Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 360:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.1% | 26.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 30 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.