Original Research by School Decision on Coolidge Rssp
Coolidge RSSP is a middle-grades alternative school serving grades seven and eight in Moline through the Rock Island Regional Office of Education. The school operates as a specialized program rather than a traditional public school, serving students who may benefit from a different learning environment than their home district provides.
The school is currently not reporting enrollment data, which means information about student population size, demographic composition, free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, or the share of students with individualized education programs is not available. This absence of enrollment figures, combined with the alternative school classification, suggests the program may serve a small, specialized population. Parents considering this school would benefit from contacting the program directly to understand its current capacity, the student population it serves, and how admission or placement works.
Similarly, state academic testing results are not available. Because the grades served—seven and eight—fall within Illinois' tested grade bands, the absence of proficiency data may reflect the school's alternative status or its role in serving students with particular needs; it could also mean results have not yet been reported. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, as understanding how Coolidge RSSP measures and communicates student learning progress would be important to any enrollment decision.
The school is located in Moline, a mid-sized Mississippi River city tied to manufacturing heritage, particularly John Deere, with a downtown commercial core along Fifth Avenue and an active riverfront redevelopment that includes parks, trails, and mixed-use spaces. Housing in the area is modestly valued, with a stable residential market that has not grown significantly in recent years. The broader Quad Cities region includes a diverse employment base across healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and retail sectors, alongside Western Illinois University's commuter campus.
Moline-Coal Valley School District serves students at the elementary and secondary levels in the area, with John Deere Middle School and Moline High School as the primary traditional pathway schools. Coolidge RSSP sits alongside that system as an alternative option for middle grades students who may need a different program structure. The Rock Island Regional Office of Education, which operates Coolidge RSSP, is not a traditional school district but rather a regional administrative entity providing specialized services.
Without enrollment, demographic, or performance data, prospective families cannot readily assess Coolidge RSSP through typical school metrics. The strength of an alternative program often lies in how closely its approach, class size, staff expertise, and support systems align with a specific student's learning style and needs. A parent exploring this option should seek direct information from the school about its educational philosophy, staffing qualifications, how it addresses behavioral or emotional support, and what outcomes it tracks for its graduates.
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