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Best Schools in 61701, IL
61701, IL has 22 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,556 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 61701 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61701, IL
The top high schools in 61701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Normal Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2131 Students
2. Normal Community West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1628 Students
3. Bloomington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomington Sd 87 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61701, IL
The top middle schools in 61701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evans Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
2. Chiddix Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
3. Kingsley Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
4. Parkside Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
5. Bloomington Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomington Sd 87 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1006 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61701, IL
The top elementary schools in 61701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomington Sd 87 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
2. Oakland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomington Sd 87 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
3. Colene Hoose Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
4. Pepper Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
5. Fox Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 312 Students
6. Oakdale Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
7. Bent Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomington Sd 87 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
8. Irving Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomington Sd 87 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
9. Cedar Ridge Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
10. Sheridan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomington Sd 87 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61701, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61701, IL has a total population of 34,906 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61701, 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 61701, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61701, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61701, 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 61701, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61701, IL
How many schools are in 61701, IL?
61701, IL has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,556 students in total.
How do schools in 61701 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 61701 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 61701 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61701?
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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