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Richmond Grade School

Public | PK-5 | 473 students

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Posted November 2, 2012

We agree with the last review. It is a shame that a great leader like Mr. Block was not given the opportunity to lead a once great school. seems liketypical practice in schools where it is not What you know but who you know that brought about this change. It is a wonder why many families are opting to enroll their children in private schools. It is a shame that a once great school can decline so fast.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2007

SUPER SCHOOL !!! Excellent staff and leadership make up a very special learning community. Just the best there is!!!


Posted February 1, 2006

I can't say enough good things about RGS. With what they have left to work with, this school comes out on top. Hopefully we can keep the great teachers that truely care for the kids. I'm very happy with the band and music programs, the kids really enjoy it too. I'll be sad when all my kids have to move on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 23, 2005

I am pleased with schools quality of academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2004

I went to Richmond and it's a great school. I left three years ago and my little sister attends now. I now attend Nippersink Middle School which is just as good as Richmond I just wish I could go back but I can't.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted November 12, 2004

Most of our teachers are outstanding - network and ask for a particular teacher. Our teacher this year is super! Our Principal is great too, lives in our town, and is very involved. The district is having financial problems because of poor planning. The superintendent is really bad and is doing nothing to change spending. Our school does have unnecessary programs that take away time for the core subjects - the school needs to stick to the basic 3 R s and do that well before adding anything else. The assistant principal seems to be more of a create work position she does work in the cafeteria and hand out milk. We have the biggest PTO meetings every many great parents and volunteers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2004

Richmond Elementary School is excellent! The teachers are all dedicated and they make sure each child receives the help or extra work that they need. Although they have had to cut back on some programs and reduce the amount of teachers because of budget cuts, they still remain focused on giving your child an excellent education. My children love this school and look forward to going every day. I really appreciate the great job that the principal, assistant principal and teachers all do every day. They really care about the children's education.
—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 88% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%
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.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

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

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income69%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income63%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students85%
Female91%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income67%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Low income56%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students82%
Female88%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Low income67%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
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 Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income82%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female89%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income94%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 53%
Hispanic 4% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 1% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5815 Broadway St
Richmond, IL 60071
Phone: (815) 678-4717

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