Edison Jr High School vs Ricms
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Jr High School
Rock Island · Public middle · Grades 7–8
398 students
Ricms
Rock Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
462 students
| Measure | Edison Jr High School Rock Island, Illinois | Ricms Rock Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 670 | #1916 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13814 of 15,369 | #45414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 398 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 18% |
| city | Rock Island | Rock Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.8 vs 19.1).
- •Edison Jr High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Edison Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Ricms does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 77.4%).
- •Edison Jr High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.4).
- •Ricms is the larger school with 462 students compared with 398.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edison Jr High School better than Ricms?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edison Jr High School and Ricms?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Rock Island and Rock Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Jr High School: 398. Ricms: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Jr High School and Ricms rank in Illinois?
Edison Jr High School is 603rd of 670 and Ricms is 1916th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).