Best Schools in 60961, IL
60961, IL has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,455 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 60961 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 60961, IL
The top high schools in 60961, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herscher High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
2. Dwight High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dwight Twp Hsd 230 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
Best Middle Schools in 60961, IL
The top middle schools in 60961, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Limestone Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 60961, IL
The top elementary schools in 60961, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herscher Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
2. Dwight Common School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dwight Common Sd 232 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 545 Students
3. Bonfield Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 323 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 60961, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
60961, IL has a total population of 714 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 60961, IL
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 60961, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 60961, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 60961, IL.
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 60961, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 60961, IL
How many schools are in 60961, IL?
60961, IL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,455 students in total.
How do schools in 60961 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 60961 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 60961 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 60961?
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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