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Best Schools in 61943, IL
61943, IL has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,683 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 61943 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61943, IL
The top high schools in 61943, 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. Kansas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 82 Students
3. Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
4. Shiloh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shiloh Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 198 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61943, IL
The top middle schools in 61943, 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. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 635 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61943, IL
The top elementary schools in 61943, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kansas Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 96 Students
2. Shiloh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shiloh Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students
3. Ashmore Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 82 Students
4. Lake Crest Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61943, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61943, IL has a total population of 1,415 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61943, 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 61943, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61943, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61943, 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 61943, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61943, IL
How many schools are in 61943, IL?
61943, IL has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,683 students in total.
How do schools in 61943 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 61943 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 61943 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61943?
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: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations