Edison Jr High School vs Ridgewood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.1 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
Ridgewood Elem School
Rock Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
260 students
| Measure | Edison Jr High School Rock Island, Illinois | Ridgewood Elem School Rock Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 670 | #1827 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13814 of 15,369 | #44375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 398 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Rock Island | Rock Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 19.8).
- •Ridgewood Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Edison Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Edison Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 87.3%).
- •Ridgewood Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.3).
- •Edison Jr High School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 260.
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 Ridgewood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Elem School ranks higher (20.8 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edison Jr High School and Ridgewood Elem School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Rock Island and Rock Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Jr High School: 398. Ridgewood Elem School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Jr High School and Ridgewood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edison Jr High School is 603rd of 670 and Ridgewood Elem School is 1827th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).