Best Schools in 61442, IL
61442, IL has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,569 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 61442 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61442, IL
The top high schools in 61442, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mercer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
2. West Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61442, IL
The top middle schools in 61442, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mercer County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
2. West Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61442, IL
The top elementary schools in 61442, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Boston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students
2. West Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61442, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61442, IL has a total population of 681 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61442, 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 61442, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61442, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61442, 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 61442, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61442, IL
How many schools are in 61442, IL?
61442, IL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,569 students in total.
How do schools in 61442 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 61442 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 61442 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61442?
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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