Ridgeview Jr High School
Colfax, IL · Ridgeview CUSD 19 · Grades 6 - 8
602nd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
Ridgeview Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ridgeview Jr High School 602nd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 12th in 2025.
Ridgeview Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ridgeview Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 115 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 88.7% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 6.1% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.2% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Ridgeview Jr High School
Typical home value $172K in zip 61728 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Ridgeview Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Lexington Jr High SchoolLexington CUSD 7 · 10.4 mi away133rd of 685
ELA 82% · Math 44% - 7GCMS Middle SchoolGibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 · 13.9 mi away222nd of 685
ELA 73% · Math 35% - 4LeRoy Junior High SchoolLeRoy CUSD 2 · 16.7 mi away417th of 685
ELA 44% · Math 35% - 8Prairie Central Upper ElementaryPrairie Central CUSD 8 · 16.8 mi away159th of 685
ELA 70% · Math 50% - 5Prairie Central Jr High SchoolPrairie Central CUSD 8 · 17 mi away381st of 685
ELA 62% · Math 22% - 9Tri-Valley Middle SchoolTri Valley CUSD 3 · 17.7 mi away84th of 685
ELA 76% · Math 61% - 7EPG Middle SchoolEl Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 · 18.9 mi away243rd of 685
ELA 62% · Math 43% - 7Evans Junior High SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 19 mi away220th of 685
ELA 66% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ridgeview Jr High School in?
Ridgeview Jr High School is part of the Ridgeview CUSD 19 district in Colfax, Illinois.
Is Ridgeview Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ridgeview Jr High School 602nd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview Jr High School?
White 89%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 5% (115 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ridgeview Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61728 is $172K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.