Best Schools in 61016, IL
61016, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,491 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 61016 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61016, IL
The top high schools in 61016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 213 Students
2. Belvidere High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
3. Rockford East High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1718 Students
4. Jefferson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2114 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61016, IL
The top middle schools in 61016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belvidere South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
2. Bernard W Flinn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61016, IL
The top elementary schools in 61016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
2. Cherry Valley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
3. Meehan Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
4. Arthur Froberg Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
5. Washington Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61016, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61016, IL has a total population of 4,744 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61016, 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 61016, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61016, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61016, 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 61016, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61016, IL
How many schools are in 61016, IL?
61016, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,491 students in total.
How do schools in 61016 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 61016 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 61016 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61016?
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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- Projected: 18%
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations