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Best Schools in 61938, IL
61938, IL has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,990 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 61938 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61938, IL
The top high schools in 61938, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sullivan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
2. Mattoon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
3. Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
4. Neoga Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neoga Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61938, IL
The top middle schools in 61938, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sullivan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
2. Charleston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 399 Students
3. Mattoon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
4. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 635 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61938, IL
The top elementary schools in 61938, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sullivan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
2. Carl Sandburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 551 Students
3. Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 681 Students
4. Neoga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neoga Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
5. Riddle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 616 Students
6. St Johns Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 277 Students
7. St Johns Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 356 Students
8. 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 61938, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61938, IL has a total population of 20,800 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61938, 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 61938, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61938, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61938, 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 61938, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61938, IL
How many schools are in 61938, IL?
61938, IL has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,990 students in total.
How do schools in 61938 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 61938 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 61938 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61938?
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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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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