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Best Schools in 61920, IL
61920, IL has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,848 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 61920 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61920, IL
The top high schools in 61920, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students
2. Mattoon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
3. Arcola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 290 Students
4. Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61920, IL
The top middle schools in 61920, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charleston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 399 Students
2. Mattoon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
3. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 635 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61920, IL
The top elementary schools in 61920, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carl Sandburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 551 Students
2. Riddle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 616 Students
3. Arcola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 407 Students
4. Ashmore Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 82 Students
5. Lake Crest Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
6. Mark Twain Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61920, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61920, IL has a total population of 20,831 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61920, 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 61920, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61920, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61920, 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 61920, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61920, IL
How many schools are in 61920, IL?
61920, IL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,848 students in total.
How do schools in 61920 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 61920 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 61920 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61920?
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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