Best Schools in 61238, IL
61238, IL has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,434 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 61238 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61238, IL
The top high schools in 61238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
2. Geneseo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 809 Students
3. Cambridge Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Cusd 227 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 227 Students
4. Alwood Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
5. Galva Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva Cusd 224 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61238, IL
The top middle schools in 61238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 223 Students
2. Geneseo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61238, IL
The top elementary schools in 61238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge Comm Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Cusd 227 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
2. C R Hanna Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
3. Southwest Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
4. Millikin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
5. Alwood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
6. Galva Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva Cusd 224 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61238, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61238, IL has a total population of 3,095 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61238, 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 61238, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61238, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61238, 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 61238, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61238, IL
How many schools are in 61238, IL?
61238, IL has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,434 students in total.
How do schools in 61238 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 61238 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 61238 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61238?
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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