For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 4,894 students in Rock Island County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rock Island County, IL are Riverdale Middle School, Hampton Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Rock Island County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rock Island County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9822 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3131
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3131
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 5th St
Hampton, IL 61256
(309) 755-0693
Hampton, IL 61256
(309) 755-0693
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #44.
Rockridge Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14110 134th Ave W
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8040
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1623
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1623
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Northeast Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4280 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 203-1300
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 203-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
John Deere Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2035 11th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1622
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1622
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Washington Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Gr: 7-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Edison Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Gr: 7-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 7th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
Gr: 5-8 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Ridge School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Eagle Ridge Dr
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Coolidge Rssp
Alternative School
3428 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rock Island County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rock Island County, IL include Riverdale Middle School, Hampton Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Rock Island County?
14 public middle schools are located in Rock Island County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island County?
Rock Island County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rock Island County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rock Island County include: John Deere Middle School vs. Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School vs. John Deere Middle School, Eagle Ridge School vs. Glenview Middle School
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