Best Schools in 61038, IL
61038, IL has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,103 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 61038 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61038, IL
The top high schools in 61038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marengo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marengo Chsd 154 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
2. Belvidere North High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1472 Students
3. North Boone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
4. Harvard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Cusd 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 816 Students
5. Belvidere High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61038, IL
The top middle schools in 61038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Boone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 242 Students
2. Belvidere Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
3. North Boone Upper Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 219 Students
4. Belvidere South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
5. Harvard Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Cusd 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61038, IL
The top elementary schools in 61038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riley Comm Cons School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riley Ccsd 18 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 270 Students
2. Seth Whitman Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 622 Students
3. Capron Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 172 Students
4. Meehan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
5. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Cusd 50 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 377 Students
6. Crosby Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Cusd 50 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 628 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61038, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61038, IL has a total population of 1,197 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61038, 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 61038, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61038, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61038, 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 61038, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61038, IL
How many schools are in 61038, IL?
61038, IL has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,103 students in total.
How do schools in 61038 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 61038 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 61038 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61038?
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: 35%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations