Ricms vs Rock Island Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 896 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ricms
Rock Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
462 students
Rock Island Academy
Rock Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
540 students
| Measure | Ricms Rock Island, Illinois | Rock Island Academy Rock Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1916 of 2,303 | #2240 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45414 of 50,301 | #49363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 462 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 7% |
| city | Rock Island | Rock Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ricms scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 10.4).
- •Ricms does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •Ricms does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 7%).
- •Ricms does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 95.7%).
- •Rock Island Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Rock Island Academy is the larger school with 540 students compared with 462.
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 Ricms better than Rock Island Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ricms ranks higher (19.1 vs 10.4 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 Ricms and Rock Island Academy?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Rock Island and Rock Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ricms: 462. Rock Island Academy: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ricms and Rock Island Academy rank in Illinois?
Ricms is 1916th of 2,303 and Rock Island Academy is 2240th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).