Best High Schools in 62521, IL

62521, IL has 8 high schools with 3,942 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 62521 score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 62521 meet expectations.

1. Mt Zion High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students

2. Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students

3. Warrensburg-latham High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students

4. Meridian High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students

5. Argenta-oreana High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students

6. Macarthur High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students

7. Eisenhower High School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students

Best Middle Schools in 62521, IL

62521, IL has 10 middle schools with 4,413 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 62521 score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 62521 don't meet expectations.

1. Mt Zion Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 403 Students

2. Meridian Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students

3. Warrensburg-latham Middle Sch

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students

4. Argenta-oreana Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 62521, IL

62521, IL has 10 elementary schools with 3,534 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 62521 score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 62521 don't meet expectations.

1. Mt Zion Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 329 Students

2. Cerro Gordo Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students

3. Mt Zion Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 534 Students

4. Warrensburg-latham Elem Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

5. Meridian Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students

6. Argenta-oreana Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

7. Johns Hill Magnet School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 643 Students

8. Dennis Lab School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 551 Students

9. Montessori Academy For Peace

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 697 Students

10. Michael E Baum Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 297 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 62521, IL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

62521, IL has a total population of 33,924 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 62521, IL

11,889

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 62521, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62521, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62521, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,108 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 62521, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 7%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
62522, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
62526, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
62532, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
62535, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
62514, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
62554, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
61925, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
62544, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations