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River Trails School

Public | K-8 | 417 students

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Posted February 6, 2013

Gurnee Grade is now River Trails Schoool. We have moved into our new beautiful, renovated building. We now are a "complete" package. Fantastic teachers, great administrators and culture of working together with parents. Any issue I have ever had has been immediately addressed. Every student in this district receives their own iPad. This district is on the cutting edge! Lastly, River Trails received Academic Excellence from the state based on their last ISAT testing. Lastly, I'm not sure the comment regarding racial diversity is accurate. I believe River Trails has the same diversity across the district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2011

My child and I adore the teachers! PE every day and all day K is wonderful for those little ones. Not impressed with the focus of the current principal,board and superintendent who seems to be waiting out retirement. With the building of the new schools, this could be a real opportunity to make GGS comparable to high preforming schools in lake county. I hope decisions like ergonomic furniture from Germany or over sized district offices don't take away from keeping our school a competitive learning environment. Time to raise our library and science lab expectations and offer advanced programs in reading,science..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

My daughter has been at this school since she started school. She is now in the 6 grade going to 7th. I love the teachers. They actually care about the students and their well being. As a parent i am truly happy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

I love the sense of community embodied by the staff, parents and students. I also love that even in tough times our parents, staff and students come together to find ways to continue to support the learning community that is Gurnee Grade School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

I love the curriculum and the education that it provides for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

Such a wonderful sense of learning and community going on at this school. All of the teachers teach 'out of the box' and have prepared many students for high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

Gurnee Grade is a wonderful place to learn. It is filled with creative, fun loving teachers who truly enjoy their jobs. My children have not only learned how to achieve their academic goals, but more importantly how to work with their peers in and out of the classroom setting. I am so proud to tell anyone who will listen about the education my children are receiving at GGS school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

It is simply a wonderful place for students to learn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Even though the facilities are lacking, the family environment within is awesome.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 3, 2010

It is a GREAT school full of wonderful teachers. They create a family environment with the fewest resources in the District.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I really love the fact that GGS is dedicated to academics AND community. I feel very blessed that my children attended GGS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

An amazing K-8 school where teachers REALLY care, and kids have a feeling of support and family while attending school daily. Now - just need a facility that meets the quality of the people.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I love Gurnee Grade School. The environment is very supportive. There is definitely a family atmosphere at Gurnee Grade. The teachers are very involved with the students from Kindergarten through eighth grade. I went to a parochial school as a child, and GGS has the same feel as that private school. It's a great place.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

WE LOVE OUR SCHOOL!! We moved into the area specifically to attend Gurnee Grade School and have not been disappointed. This is a small, 'family friendly' school that I often describe as the 'Walut Grove' feeling from Little House on the Prairie. We love all the teachers and have had nothing but good experiences. We've been enrolled for 4 years and will be sad when one of our children graduates next year and has to leave! The teachers are kind and sincerely care about each student. A+ all around!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

This is such a family-oriented place! The teachers are awesome, the parents are supportive, and the students are out of this world!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

The staff here has to put up with a lot from flooding to the building falling apart around them. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter yet they keep coming and coming. No one complains, everyone smiles. Thank you GGS staff, for teaching our children and creating such a good work environment .


Posted May 3, 2010

The staff at Gurnee Grade School is the absolute best! They truly care about all of the students and go above and beyond every day!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Gurnee Grade has always focused on being a family and community oriented school. It was one of the reasons we chose to send our kids there. The teachers are so involved not only in the kids education but in their emotional well being. It is an incredible atmosphere for our kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Gurnee Grade School is known for it's family atmosphere and the staff works hard to make every child feel comfortable and confident learners. The staff cares about the children and wants them all to succeed!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 3, 2010

Gurnee Grade is like a school from the past. The feel when you walk in is that of a family. My daughter can go visit her first grade teacher during her lunch even though she is now in 7th grade. It is a caring community that provides the academic challenges a student needs to function in our modern society. The teachers are all exceptional in their craft yet supportive and nurturing to the students. We love Gurnee Grade School.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female80%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students89%
Female90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female86%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female85%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female85%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female88%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students88%
Female84%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 66% 53%
Hispanic 16% 21%
Black 10% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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333 N Oplaine Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
Phone: (847) 249-6253

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