EDISON JR HIGH SCHOOL

Edison Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Rock Island SD 41 school district, located in Rock Island, IL with about 381 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Edison Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Edison Junior High School, located at 4141 9th St in Rock Island, Illinois, serves as a key academic institution within the Rock Island-Milan School District #41. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the pivotal middle school years by providing a structured environment that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional development. By focusing on the transition from elementary to high school, Edison aims to foster a sense of community while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school is known for its commitment to student engagement and extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of programs designed to help young learners explore their interests and build character. Situated in the heart of Rock Island, the school plays an active role in the local community, emphasizing collaboration between faculty, parents, and students. Through its curriculum and supportive staff, Edison Junior High strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop the foundational skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Edison Jr High School at (309) 793-5920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201-6753
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EDISON JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rock Island, IL with about 381 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Rock Island SD 41
Total Students:
381
Teachers:
23.87
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 381 students

White
44.1%
Black or African American
33.9%
Asian
9.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
5.8%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.