Best Schools in 61535, IL
61535, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,916 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 61535 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61535, IL
The top high schools in 61535, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tremont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tremont Cusd 702 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Morton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morton Cusd 709 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1061 Students
3. Pekin Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Csd 303 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61535, IL
The top middle schools in 61535, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morton Cusd 709 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 485 Students
2. Tremont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tremont Cusd 702 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
3. Edison Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Psd 108 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 312 Students
4. Washington Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Psd 108 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 393 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61535, IL
The top elementary schools in 61535, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grundy Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morton Cusd 709 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 439 Students
2. Tremont Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tremont Cusd 702 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
3. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morton Cusd 709 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 365 Students
4. L E Starke Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Psd 108 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 138 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61535, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61535, IL has a total population of 1,918 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61535, 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 61535, 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
1.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61535, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61535, 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 61535, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61535, IL
How many schools are in 61535, IL?
61535, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,916 students in total.
How do schools in 61535 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 61535 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 61535 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61535?
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: 58%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations