Rockridge Jr High School

Rockridge CUSD 300
14110 134th Ave W
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
233 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rockridge Junior High School, located in Taylor Ridge, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle grades, typically covering sixth through eighth grade, and is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous requirements of high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Taylor Ridge community, reflecting the values of a rural-suburban district that prioritizes student engagement and supportive relationships between staff and families. Beyond the classroom, Rockridge Junior High often emphasizes character building and community involvement, providing students with a structured yet encouraging atmosphere. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of school spirit and local pride.
233
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    220 (94.4 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Rockridge CUSD 300
Phone: (309)793-8040
Website: http://www.rr300.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 76
Grade 7 83
Grade 8 74
Gender Ratio