Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls, IL · Rock Falls ESD 13 · Grades 3 - 5
1,282nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Merrill Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Merrill Elem School 1,282nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Merrill Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Merrill Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 239 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.1% | 65.3% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.3% | 29.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 3.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Merrill Elem School
Typical home value $125K in zip 61071 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Merrill Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Dillon Elementary SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 1 mi away
- 7East Coloma - Nelson Elem SchEast Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 · 1.4 mi away773rd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 37% - 6Lincoln Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1.6 mi away1,046th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 41% - –Jefferson Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1.8 mi away
- 6Washington Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1.9 mi away1,031st of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 42% - –Franklin Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 2.5 mi away
- 6Montmorency CCSD #145Montmorency CCSD 145 · 3.9 mi away896th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 46% - 6Tampico Elem SchoolProphetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 · 11.3 mi away955th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Merrill Elem School in?
Merrill Elem School is part of the Rock Falls ESD 13 district in Rock Falls, Illinois.
Is Merrill Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Merrill Elem School 1,282nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Merrill Elem School?
White 65%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 3%, Black 1% (239 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Merrill Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61071 is $125K 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.