Best Schools in 61520, IL
61520, IL has 19 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,587 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 61520 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61520, IL
The top high schools in 61520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Illini Bluffs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. Canton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
3. Cuba Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 129 Students
4. Farmington Central High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
5. Lewistown Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Cusd 97 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 276 Students
6. Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61520, IL
The top middle schools in 61520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Central Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Illini Bluffs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 205 Students
3. Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
4. Ingersoll Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 645 Students
5. Cuba Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61520, IL
The top elementary schools in 61520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spoon River Valley Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 201 Students
3. Illini Bluffs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
4. Westview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 398 Students
5. Farmington Central Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
6. Eastview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 265 Students
7. Cuba Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 183 Students
8. Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Cusd 97 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61520, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61520, IL has a total population of 16,323 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61520, 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 61520, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61520, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61520, 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 61520, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61520, IL
How many schools are in 61520, IL?
61520, IL has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,587 students in total.
How do schools in 61520 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 61520 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 61520 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61520?
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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