Best Schools in 61261, IL
61261, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,377 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 61261 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61261, IL
The top high schools in 61261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
2. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
3. Prophetstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61261, IL
The top middle schools in 61261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
2. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 176 Students
3. Morrison Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61261, IL
The top elementary schools in 61261, 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. Tampico Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
3. Southside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 212 Students
4. Prophetstown Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 243 Students
5. Northside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61261, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61261, IL has a total population of 816 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61261, 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 61261, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61261, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61261, 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 61261, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61261, IL
How many schools are in 61261, IL?
61261, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,377 students in total.
How do schools in 61261 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 61261 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 61261 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61261?
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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