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Best Schools in 47720, IN
47720, IN has 17 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,327 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 47720 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 47720, IN
The top high schools in 47720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1674 Students
2. Francis Joseph Reitz High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1090 Students
Best Middle Schools in 47720, IN
The top middle schools in 47720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
2. North Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 929 Students
3. Helfrich Park Stem Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
4. Thompkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 47720, IN
The top elementary schools in 47720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Terrace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
2. Scott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 528 Students
3. Cynthia Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
4. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 839 Students
5. Tekoppel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
6. Stringtown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
7. Cedar Hall Community School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 509 Students
8. St Joseph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 195 Students
9. Resurrection Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Resurrection Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 388 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 47720, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
47720, IN has a total population of 17,362 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 47720, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 47720, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 47720, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 47720, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 47720, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 47720, IN
How many schools are in 47720, IN?
47720, IN has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,327 students in total.
How do schools in 47720 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 47720 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 47720 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 47720?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations