Rock Falls Middle School
Rock Falls, IL · Rock Falls ESD 13 · Grades 6 - 8
327th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 52%▼ Declining
Rock Falls Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rock Falls Middle School 327th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — declining.
Rock Falls Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Rock Falls Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 247 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 58.3% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.4% | 31.6% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 4.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Rock Falls Middle School
Typical home value $125K in zip 61071 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rock Falls Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Challand Middle SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 2.7 mi away513th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 4Reagan Middle SchoolDixon USD 170 · 12.8 mi away418th of 685
ELA 52% · Math 27% - 7PLT Middle SchoolProphetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 · 13.6 mi away274th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 22% - 5Morrison Jr High SchoolMorrison CUSD 6 · 13.7 mi away405th of 685
ELA 45% · Math 36% - 4Aplington Middle SchoolPolo CUSD 222 · 16.7 mi away433rd of 685
ELA 53% · Math 23% - 5Amboy Jr High SchoolAmboy CUSD 272 · 19.4 mi away376th of 685
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 7Erie Middle SchoolErie CUSD 1 · 20.9 mi away221st of 685
ELA 62% · Math 46% - 8Bureau Valley Elementary and Junior HighBureau Valley CUSD 340 · 21.5 mi away194th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rock Falls Middle School in?
Rock Falls Middle School is part of the Rock Falls ESD 13 district in Rock Falls, Illinois.
Is Rock Falls Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rock Falls Middle School 327th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rock Falls Middle School?
White 58%, Hispanic 32%, Two or more races 5%, Black 3% (247 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rock Falls Middle 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.