Best Schools in 61501, IL
61501, IL has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,245 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 61501 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61501, IL
The top high schools in 61501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. V I T Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
2. Lewistown Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Cusd 97 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 276 Students
3. Astoria High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Astoria Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61501, IL
The top middle schools in 61501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. V I T Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
2. Astoria Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Astoria Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 67 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61501, IL
The top elementary schools in 61501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Astoria Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Astoria Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
2. Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Cusd 97 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
3. V I T Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61501, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61501, IL has a total population of 1,579 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61501, 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 61501, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61501, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61501, 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 61501, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61501, IL
How many schools are in 61501, IL?
61501, IL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,245 students in total.
How do schools in 61501 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 61501 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 61501 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61501?
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: 33%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations