Best Schools in 61748, IL
61748, IL has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,071 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 61748 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61748, IL
The top high schools in 61748, 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. Normal Community West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1628 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61748, IL
The top middle schools in 61748, 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. 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
Best Elementary Schools in 61748, IL
The top elementary schools in 61748, 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. Hudson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
3. Carlock Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 120 Students
4. Centennial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 151 Students
5. Jefferson Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 294 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61748, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61748, IL has a total population of 2,712 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61748, 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 61748, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61748, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61748, 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 61748, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61748, IL
How many schools are in 61748, IL?
61748, IL has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,071 students in total.
How do schools in 61748 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 61748 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 61748 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61748?
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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