River Grove Community Guide
Community Overview
River Grove is a village of about 10,000 12 miles west of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include the Forest Preserves along the Des Plaines River and the offerings of Veterans Park District. Grade-school-aged children attend districts 84.5 and 85.5, while secondary students go to East Leyden High, District 212. Triton Community College, with an enrollment of over 20,000, is located in River Grove. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-90/Kennedy Expwy., I-290/Eisenhower Expwy.),and major local roads (Grand Ave., First Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 30 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 708-453-8000 NICOR: 708-547-6400
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 708-453-2121. Otherwise, 708-453-9539 (Same for Police Dept.)
Public Library: 8638 Grand Avenue. 708-453-4484
Loyola University Medical Center: 708-216-9000 Oak Park Hospital: 708-383-9300
Westlake Community Hospital: 708-681-3000
Leyden High School District 212 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Leyden High School District 212
3400 Rose St.
Franklin Park, IL 60131
708-451-3000
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Sports, Foreign Language, Extra-Curricular Activities, Band, Chorus, Counseling, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Library.
Curriculum/Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
District Schools
East Leyden High School
. 3400 Rose St., Franklin Park, IL 60131, 708-451-3000,West Leyden High School. 1000 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, IL 60164, 708-451-3000.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
East Leyden High School |
9-12 |
1,668 |
3,034 |
181 |
32.7% |
67.3% |
19.2:1 |
$10,915 |
IGAP Scores - Tenth Grade Reading-Math-Writing, Eleventh Grade Science-Social Studies.
East Leyden High School District 208 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
228 |
262 |
27 |
248 |
250 |
78.7% |
20.8 |
School Averages |
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East Leyden High School |
229 |
268 |
26.9 |
238 |
247 |
82.5% |
20.7 |
Rhodes School District 84-5 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Rhodes School - District 84-5
8931 Fullerton Ave.
River Grove, IL 60171
708-453-1266
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Foreign Language (Grade 3 & up), English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Features: Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Gifted/Enrichment, Special Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Technology (Computers), Environmental Education (emphasis at the middle school level). Additional courses at the middle school level are Home Economics, Industrial Arts, and Entrepreneur Education. Advanced Courses open to qualifying students include Pre-Algebra (7th. Grade), Algebra, and Biology (8th. Grade for both).
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Gifted Students. Tutoring (Title 1 Reading), Resource Services, Counseling, Speech Therapy provided.
Web Site Address: http://www.rhodes.k12.il.us/
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Rhodes Elementary |
PK-8 |
621 |
621 |
48 |
60.7% |
39.3% |
14.9:1 |
$8,606 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Rhodes Elementary School District 84-5 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
260 |
244 |
243 |
338 |
277 |
309 |
20 |
23.6 |
25.8 |
School Averages |
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Rhodes Elementary |
260 |
244 |
243 |
338 |
277 |
309 |
20 |
23.6 |
25.8 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Rhodes Elementary School District 84-5 |
IGAP Scores - Science |
IGAP Scores - Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
222 |
294 |
233 |
317 |
School Averages |
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Rhodes Elementary |
222 |
294 |
233 |
317 |
River Grove School District 85-5 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year
River Grove School - District 85-5
2650 Thatcher Ave.
River Grove, IL 60171
708-453-6172
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E..
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, P.E., Art, Music.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
River Grove Elementary |
PK-8 |
642 |
642 |
40 |
31.6% |
68.4% |
19.2:1 |
$5,504 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
River Grove Elementary School District 85-5 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
271 |
241 |
261 |
326 |
298 |
317 |
20.4 |
23.2 |
27.9 |
School Averages |
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River Grove Elementary |
271 |
241 |
261 |
326 |
298 |
317 |
20.4 |
23.2 |
27.9 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
River Grove Elementary School District 85-5 |
IGAP Scores - Science |
IGAP Scores - Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
249 |
316 |
284 |
302 |
School Averages |
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River Grove Elementary |
249 |
316 |
284 |
302 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Triton College Child Development Center |
2000 5th. Ave. |
708-456-0300 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:00 |
$90 |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Mother Theodore Guerin High School |
8001 W. Belmont Ave. |
708-453-6233 |
9th. - 12th. |
$3500 |
Holy Cross High School |
3000 80th. Ave. |
708-456-5110 |
9th. - 12th. |
$4200 |
Bethlehem Lutheran School* |
2636 Oak St. |
708-456-8786 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1950 (nonmembers) |
St. Cyprian School* |
2561 N. Clinton St. |
708-453-6300 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1740 |
Recreation
Veterans Park District
800 N. 17th. Ave.
Melrose Park, IL 60160
708-343-5270
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Music, Dance, Ballet, Gymnastics, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Hockey, Basketball, Tae Kwon Do, Self-Defense, Swimming, Baseball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Swimming, Tae Kwon Do, Self-Defense, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Pet Obedience Training, Tennis, Racquetball.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Men's Group, Women's Group, Trips, Tours, Fitness.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.
Other Services: Preschool, Babysitting.
Editor's Note: Areas South of Grand Avenue and West of River Road are within the Veterans Park District boundaries.
Cernan Earth and Space Center
2000 Fifth Ave.
River Grove, IL 60171
708-456-5886
Cernan Earth and Space Center
, located on the Triton College Campus, is a Planetarium that offers a variety of programs and exhibits to the public. Facilities include the Dome Theater, where laser shows and films are shown, the Space Hall, with various exhibits and memorabilia, and the Star Store, with astronomy books, magazines, telescopes and more. Programs and Special Events include the Monthly Skywatch, Children's Workshops, Guest Lectures, and Field Trips to Yerkes Observatory.