Best Schools in 61259, IL
61259, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,753 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 61259 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61259, IL
The top high schools in 61259, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Mercer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61259, IL
The top middle schools in 61259, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockridge Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 Students
2. Mercer County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61259, IL
The top elementary schools in 61259, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andalusia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 236 Students
2. New Boston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students
3. Illinois City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 63 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61259, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61259, IL has a total population of 1,191 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61259, 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 61259, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61259, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61259, 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 61259, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61259, IL
How many schools are in 61259, IL?
61259, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,753 students in total.
How do schools in 61259 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 61259 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 61259 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61259?
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: 67%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations