Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Trail School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
River Trail School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Trail School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend River Trail School?
462 students attend River Trail School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of River Trail School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Trail School?
River Trail School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Trail School offer ?
River Trail School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is River Trail School part of?
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
1:01
2:23
0:48
1:10
Related School News
Knowing it was the right thing to do helped, but for many who gathered Monday to mark the beginning of the end of the stomping grounds of their youth, the visit to Gurne ...
There will be some sentimental goodbyes, but for the most part, razing the Gurnee Grade School will be celebrated as a solution to a decades-old problem. "Quite honestl ...
GURNEE, Ill. (CBS) – A historic school that has long been a thorn in the side of Gurnee School District 56 is coming down. WBBM Newsradio's Veronica ...
