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River Trails Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 341 students

 

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Posted May 26, 2013

the principle here is great..there is not bullying or disrespect allowed toward teachers, students or anyone else..i have seen a tremendous improvement in the past 4-5yrs in the schools atmosphere.prior to that there were racial issues and discipline problems.i have a child who attended there 5yrs ago and a child there now. and i can truly say the quality of teaching and school atmosphere feels better and safer. there is nothing worse than being intimidated by a fake gang banger, who weighs all of 70lbs, and could never survive in a city school with the real gangs. that was the situation a few years ago. it was obvious the inmates were running this place 4-5 yrs ago..that certainly isnt the case now..Mr Rogers has taken control and i only wish he could of been around sooner and then maybe my other child wouldnt of hated river trails so much and actually feared attending. .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2013

The principal's main goal is to keeep this school not problematic. the best students of this school is those who have no question and no complaint. Anyone who asks why is regared as backtalkative. This school is killing students' creativity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2012

I am currently attending this school, and I'm in 7th grade. I just had my first year here, and everyone is nice to me. There is no bullying at this school, and the teachers are always ready to help you with your grades. I love RTMS!


Posted January 4, 2012

My daughter goes to this school and we are very happy. The principal is an excellent role model for the kids. The music program is phenomenal! My daughter is always challenged in her classes and is learning alot!
—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.

About these ratings

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 85% in 2012.

497 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

494 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

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.

497 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

494 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
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.

497 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

494 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%
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%
Female99%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Low income91%
Non-low income99%
Students with disabilities (IEP)79%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income86%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)63%
Students without disabilities98%
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%
Female90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income82%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)52%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income70%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)38%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income76%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)48%
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income90%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)47%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income86%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)53%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 54% 51%
Hispanic 23% 23%
Asian 16% 4%
Black 3% 18%
Two or more races 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Keir Rogers

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: (847) 298-1750

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