Best Schools in 61761, IL
61761, IL has 27 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 12,599 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 61761 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61761, IL
The top high schools in 61761, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Isu Laboratory Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
2. Normal Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2131 Students
3. Normal Community West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1628 Students
4. Ybmc Charter Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 28 Students
5. Eugene Field School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 12 • 4 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61761, IL
The top middle schools in 61761, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 61761, IL
The top elementary schools in 61761, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towanda Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 189 Students
2. Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 513 Students
3. Thomas Metcalf School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Isu Laboratory Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
4. Prairieland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
5. Hudson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
6. Northpoint Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 456 Students
7. Carlock Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 120 Students
8. Glenn Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 238 Students
9. Colene Hoose Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
10. Fairview Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61761, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61761, IL has a total population of 52,626 with 46% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61761, 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 61761, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61761, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61761, 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 61761, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61761, IL
How many schools are in 61761, IL?
61761, IL has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 12,599 students in total.
How do schools in 61761 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 61761 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 61761 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61761?
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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