- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Taylor Ridge, IL
Rockridge Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockridge Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173444003550
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockridge Jr High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Taylor Ridge · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 234
- students enrolled
Rockridge Jr High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockridge Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Taylor Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Rockridge Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 173444003550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Rockridge Jr High School grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 173444003550 · Taylor Ridge, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockridge High School (330 students)
Rockridge Jr High School grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rockridge Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockridge High
Rockridge High School
330 students
- Andalusia Elem
Andalusia Elem School
272 students
- This school
Rockridge Jr High School
234 students
- Taylor Ridge E
Taylor Ridge Elem School
138 students
- Illinois City 108
Illinois City Elem School
108 students
What this shows Rockridge Jr High School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockridge Jr High School compares
Rockridge Jr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Rockridge Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockridge Cusd 300 reports $14,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockridge Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andalusia Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Ridge Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illinois City Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockridge Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockridge Jr High School
How many students attend Rockridge Jr High School?
Rockridge Jr High School has 234 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Taylor Ridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockridge Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockridge Jr High School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockridge Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockridge Jr High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Taylor Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockridge Jr High School?
Rockridge Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockridge Jr High School rank among public schools in Taylor Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockridge Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Taylor Ridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockridge Cusd 300?
Besides Rockridge Jr High School, Rockridge Cusd 300 also operates Rockridge High School (330 students), Andalusia Elem School (272 students), and Taylor Ridge Elem School (138 students). See the Rockridge Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.