Best Schools in 62242, IL
62242, IL has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,491 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 62242 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62242, IL
The top high schools in 62242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sparta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Red Bud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62242, IL
The top elementary schools in 62242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Bud Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
2. Evansville Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 116 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62242, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62242, IL has a total population of 1,253 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62242, 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 62242, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62242, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62242, 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 62242, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62242, IL
How many schools are in 62242, IL?
62242, IL has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,491 students in total.
How do schools in 62242 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 62242 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 62242 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62242?
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: 42%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations