Best Schools in 61540, IL
61540, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,332 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 61540 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61540, IL
The top high schools in 61540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry-senachwine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry-senachwine Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
2. Putnam County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
3. Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowpoint-washburn Cusd 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 144 Students
4. Midland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61540, IL
The top middle schools in 61540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 196 Students
2. Putnam County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61540, IL
The top elementary schools in 61540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Putnam County Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 164 Students
2. Midland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 274 Students
3. Lowpoint-washburn Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowpoint-washburn Cusd 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
4. Henry-senachwine Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry-senachwine Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 397 Students
5. Putnam Co Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61540, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61540, IL has a total population of 2,757 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61540, 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 61540, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61540, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61540, 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 61540, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61540, IL
How many schools are in 61540, IL?
61540, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,332 students in total.
How do schools in 61540 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 61540 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 61540 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61540?
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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