Best Schools in 61542, IL
61542, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,861 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 61542 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61542, IL
The top high schools in 61542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
2. Cuba Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 129 Students
3. V I T Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
4. Lewistown Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Cusd 97 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 276 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61542, IL
The top middle schools in 61542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ingersoll Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 645 Students
2. V I T Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
3. Cuba Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61542, IL
The top elementary schools in 61542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 201 Students
2. Cuba Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 183 Students
3. Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Cusd 97 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
4. 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 61542, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61542, IL has a total population of 3,421 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61542, 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 61542, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61542, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61542, 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 61542, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61542, IL
How many schools are in 61542, IL?
61542, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,861 students in total.
How do schools in 61542 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 61542 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 61542 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61542?
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: 27%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations