For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 531 students in 61072, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 61072, IL is Stephen Mack Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 61072 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61072, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61072, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephen Mack Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
61072, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wcsec-soc Emotnl Learn Found-elem (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61072, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61072, IL include Stephen Mack Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61072?
1 public middle schools are located in 61072.
What is the racial composition of students in 61072?
61072 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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