- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Falls, IL
Rock Falls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173435003523
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Falls Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Rock Falls · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 246
- students enrolled
Rock Falls Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Falls Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Rock Falls, IL.
School address
District: Rock Falls Esd 13 · Illinois
NCES ID 173435003523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Rock Falls Middle School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 173435003523 · Rock Falls, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillon Elementary School (278 students)
Rock Falls Middle School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rock Falls Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillon Element
Dillon Elementary School
278 students
- Merrill Elem S
Merrill Elem School
258 students
- This school
Rock Falls Middle School
246 students
- Riverdale Pres
Riverdale Preschool Center
145 students
What this shows Rock Falls Middle School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Falls Middle School compares
Rock Falls Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Rock Falls Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rock Falls Esd 13 reports $18,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Falls Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merrill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Preschool Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Falls Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Falls Middle School
How many students attend Rock Falls Middle School?
Rock Falls Middle School has 246 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Falls, IL. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Falls Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Falls Middle School is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Rock Falls, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Falls Middle School?
Rock Falls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock Falls Middle School rank among public schools in Rock Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Falls Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Rock Falls, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rock Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Rock Falls Esd 13?
Besides Rock Falls Middle School, Rock Falls Esd 13 also operates Dillon Elementary School (278 students), Merrill Elem School (258 students), and Riverdale Preschool Center (145 students). See the Rock Falls Esd 13 district page for the complete list.