Best Schools in 61453, IL
61453, IL has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,371 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 61453 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61453, IL
The top high schools in 61453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 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 61453, IL
The top middle schools in 61453, 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. Central Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monmouth-roseville Cusd 238 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 311 Students
3. 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 61453, IL
The top elementary schools in 61453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United Elem Sch - West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
2. Apollo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
3. United Elem Sch - North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 243 Students
4. 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 61453, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61453, IL has a total population of 584 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61453, 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 61453, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61453, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61453, 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 61453, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61453, IL
How many schools are in 61453, IL?
61453, IL has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,371 students in total.
How do schools in 61453 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 61453 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 61453 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61453?
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: 38%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations