Best Schools in 61536, IL
61536, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,932 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 61536 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61536, IL
The top high schools in 61536, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Cusd 322 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
2. Illini Bluffs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
3. Farmington Central High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
4. Limestone Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone Chsd 310 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61536, IL
The top middle schools in 61536, 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. Elmwood Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Cusd 322 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61536, IL
The top elementary schools in 61536, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Limestone Walters Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone Walters Ccsd 316 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 194 Students
2. Elmwood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Cusd 322 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 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. Farmington Central Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61536, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61536, IL has a total population of 3,011 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61536, 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 61536, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61536, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61536, 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 61536, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61536, IL
How many schools are in 61536, IL?
61536, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,932 students in total.
How do schools in 61536 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 61536 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 61536 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61536?
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: 48%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations