Best Schools in 61844, IL
61844, IL has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,732 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 61844 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61844, IL
The top high schools in 61844, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Joseph-ogden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Ogden Chsd 305 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
2. Heritage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
3. Armstrong High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Twp Hsd 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
4. Oakwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakwood Cusd 76 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
5. Salt Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61844, IL
The top middle schools in 61844, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairieview-ogden Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairieview-ogden Ccsd 197 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students
2. Salt Fork Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61844, IL
The top elementary schools in 61844, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairieview-ogden South Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairieview-ogden Ccsd 197 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 128 Students
2. Armstrong-ellis Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong-ellis Cons Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 89 Students
3. Heritage Jh And Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Cusd 8 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 269 Students
4. Salt Fork South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
5. Oakwood Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakwood Cusd 76 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 581 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61844, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61844, IL has a total population of 980 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61844, 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 61844, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61844, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61844, 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 61844, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61844, IL
How many schools are in 61844, IL?
61844, IL has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,732 students in total.
How do schools in 61844 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 61844 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 61844 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61844?
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: 30%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations