C+
Average
67/100

Rockdale Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 715 Meadow Ave, Rockdale, IL 60436
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B
Students gain 1.05 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

67
Repit Score
out of 100
255
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.05 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.14 in 2009–19; 60th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−4 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−15 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%15%reading -14 pts, math -16 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%3%reading +3 pts, math -9 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income22%8%reading -8 pts, math -16 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 715 Meadow Ave
City Rockdale
ZIP Code 60436
District 1734470
NCES School ID 173447003552
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60436

Understanding the community around Rockdale Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,815
Per Capita Income $24,656
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%
High School or Higher 80.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $159,400
Median Rent $1,178
Owner-Occupied 57.2%
Renter-Occupied 42.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rockdale Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.3%
White 21.2%
Black 14.9%
Two or More Races 6.3%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 255
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rockdale Elem School?
Rockdale Elem School has a Repit School Score of 67 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rockdale Elem School?
Rockdale Elem School has 255 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Rockdale Elem School serve?
Rockdale Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rockdale Elem School receive per student?
Rockdale Elem School receives $23,081 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rockdale Elem School in 60436 ▼
Avg Home Value
$231,611
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,922
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
42.8%

Other Schools in 60436

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026