Best Schools in 61109, IL
61109, IL has 18 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,283 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 61109 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61109, IL
The top high schools in 61109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stillman Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
2. Rockford East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1718 Students
3. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2114 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61109, IL
The top middle schools in 61109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meridian Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
2. Bernard W Flinn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students
3. Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1051 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61109, IL
The top elementary schools in 61109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monroe Center Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
2. Cherry Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
3. Swan Hillman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
4. Arthur Froberg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
5. Whitehead Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
6. Riverdahl Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
7. Julia Lathrop Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students
8. Highland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 361 Students
9. St Rita School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Rita School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61109, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61109, IL has a total population of 26,932 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61109, 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 61109, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61109, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61109, 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 61109, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61109, IL
How many schools are in 61109, IL?
61109, IL has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,283 students in total.
How do schools in 61109 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 61109 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 61109 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61109?
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: 24%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations