Best Schools in 61744, IL
61744, IL has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,567 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 61744 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61744, IL
The top high schools in 61744, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
2. El Paso-gridley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
3. Flanagan-cornell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flanagan-cornell Dist 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 111 Students
4. Prairie Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61744, IL
The top middle schools in 61744, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 113 Students
2. Epg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 381 Students
3. Prairie Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 237 Students
4. Prairie Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 228 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61744, IL
The top elementary schools in 61744, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
2. Centennial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 151 Students
3. Prairie Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 322 Students
4. Flanagan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flanagan-cornell Dist 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
5. Jefferson Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 294 Students
6. Prairie Central Primary West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 278 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61744, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61744, IL has a total population of 2,027 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61744, 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 61744, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61744, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61744, 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 61744, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61744, IL
How many schools are in 61744, IL?
61744, IL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,567 students in total.
How do schools in 61744 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 61744 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 61744 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61744?
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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