Galena Middle School vs. River Ridge Middle School
Should you attend Galena Middle School or River Ridge Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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River Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 259 students in grades 5-8, Galena Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, River Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
259 students
105 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1339 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
64
-
Grade 6 Students
71
36
Grade 7 Students
71
35
Grade 8 Students
53
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
2%
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% White
83%
89%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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2%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
