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Best Schools in Rockdale, IL
Rockdale, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,345 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in Rockdale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockdale, IL
The top high schools in Rockdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joliet West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Twp Hsd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3541 Students
2. Joliet Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Twp Hsd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3377 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockdale, IL
The top middle schools in Rockdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dirksen Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Psd 86 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockdale, IL
The top elementary schools in Rockdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laraway School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laraway Ccsd 70c • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 437 Students
2. Rockdale Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale Sd 84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 251 Students
3. Lynne Thigpen Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Psd 86 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
4. Pershing Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Psd 86 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 559 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockdale, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockdale, IL has a total population of 2,106 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockdale, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rockdale, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockdale, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockdale, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rockdale, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockdale, IL
How many schools are in Rockdale, IL?
Rockdale, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,345 students in total.
How do schools in Rockdale perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Rockdale score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in Rockdale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockdale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Rockdale
1 of 1 schools in Rockdale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Rockdale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.