For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 961 students in Rock Island, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rock Island, IL are Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, Washington Jr High School and Edison Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Rock Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rock Island, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
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 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rock Island, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rock Island, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rock Island, IL include Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, Washington Jr High School and Edison Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rock Island?
3 public middle schools are located in Rock Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island?
Rock Island public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.