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Best Schools in 62420, IL
62420, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,792 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 62420 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62420, IL
The top high schools in 62420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Cusd 77 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
2. Casey-westfield Jr/sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey-westfield Cusd 4c • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
3. Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62420, IL
The top middle schools in 62420, 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
3. Cumberland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Cusd 77 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62420, IL
The top elementary schools in 62420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Cusd 77 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 404 Students
2. Monroe Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey-westfield Cusd 4c • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 534 Students
3. Ashmore Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 82 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62420, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62420, IL has a total population of 4,201 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62420, 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 62420, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62420, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62420, 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 62420, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62420, IL
How many schools are in 62420, IL?
62420, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,792 students in total.
How do schools in 62420 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 62420 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 62420 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62420?
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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