Edison Jr High School

www.rimsd41.org

422 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

422

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	56
Black	147
Asian	43
Two or More	34

Black
147 (35.0 %)
White
140 (33.3 %)
Hispanic
56 (13.3 %)
Asian
43 (10.2 %)
Two or More
34 (8.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rock Island SD 41
Phone:	(309)793-5920
Website:	http://www.rimsd41.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 209

Grade 9 4