Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ricms 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ricms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ricms's student population of 438 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Ricms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ricms is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2374 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
20%
28%
Black
32%
16%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricms's ranking?
Ricms is ranked #2374 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ricms often compared to?
Ricmsis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ricms?
438 students attend Ricms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Ricms students are White, 32% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ricms?
Ricms has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ricms offer ?
Ricms offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ricms part of?
Ricms is part of Rock Island SD 41 School District.
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