Best Schools in 61953, IL
61953, IL has 14 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,435 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 61953 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61953, IL
The top high schools in 61953, 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. Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
3. Villa Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villa Grove Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
4. Tuscola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscola Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 297 Students
5. Arcola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 290 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61953, IL
The top middle schools in 61953, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscola Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Villa Grove Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villa Grove Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61953, IL
The top elementary schools in 61953, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Villa Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villa Grove Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
2. Arthur Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 288 Students
3. Atwood-hammond Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
4. North Ward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscola Cusd 301 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 366 Students
5. Arcola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 407 Students
6. Lake Crest Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
7. Bear Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Creek School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61953, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61953, IL has a total population of 6,295 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61953, 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 61953, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61953, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61953, 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 61953, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61953, IL
How many schools are in 61953, IL?
61953, IL has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,435 students in total.
How do schools in 61953 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 61953 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 61953 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61953?
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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