Rockton SD 140 School District

1050 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072-1628
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Rockton SD 140 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,579 students in Rockton SD 140 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Rockton SD 140 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,579 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rockton SD 140 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#89 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
45%
27%
51%
30%
81%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
75%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,043 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,032 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,043
$22,455
Spending / Student
$14,032
$21,692

Best Rockton SD 140 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen Mack Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Whitman Post Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Gr: 3-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1050 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-8585
Gr: PK-2 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockton SD 140 School District?
Rockton SD 140 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,579 students.
What is the rank of Rockton SD 140 School District?
Rockton SD 140 School District is ranked #88 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockton SD 140 School District?
75% of Rockton SD 140 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockton SD 140 School District?
Rockton SD 140 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rockton SD 140 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,032 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,579 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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