Best Schools in 61078, IL
61078, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,753 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 61078 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61078, IL
The top high schools in 61078, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastland Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
2. Forreston Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 427 Students
3. Freeport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61078, IL
The top middle schools in 61078, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 485 Students
2. Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 397 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61078, IL
The top elementary schools in 61078, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forreston Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 244 Students
2. Eastland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
3. Empire Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students
4. German Valley Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61078, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61078, IL has a total population of 1,367 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61078, 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 61078, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61078, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61078, 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 61078, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61078, IL
How many schools are in 61078, IL?
61078, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,753 students in total.
How do schools in 61078 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 61078 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 61078 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61078?
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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