Merrill Elem School vs Riverdale PreSchool Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
Riverdale PreSchool Center
Rock Falls · Public other · Grades PK–PK
145 students
| Measure | Merrill Elem School Rock Falls, Illinois | Riverdale PreSchool Center Rock Falls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1743 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #43089 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 258 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Rock Falls | Rock Falls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 29.0).
- •Merrill Elem School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 145.
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 Merrill Elem School better than Riverdale PreSchool Center?
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 Merrill Elem School and Riverdale PreSchool Center?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Rock Falls and Rock Falls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrill Elem School: 258. Riverdale PreSchool Center: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrill Elem School and Riverdale PreSchool Center rank in Illinois?
Merrill Elem School is 1743rd of 2,303 and Riverdale PreSchool Center is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).