Best Schools in 61242, IL
61242, IL has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,698 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 61242 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61242, IL
The top high schools in 61242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
2. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61242, IL
The top middle schools in 61242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 176 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61242, IL
The top elementary schools in 61242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Erie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 246 Students
2. Riverdale Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61242, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61242, IL has a total population of 1,121 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61242, 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 61242, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61242, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61242, 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 61242, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61242, IL
How many schools are in 61242, IL?
61242, IL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,698 students in total.
How do schools in 61242 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 61242 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 61242 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61242?
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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