Best Schools in 62521, IL
62521, IL has 28 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 12,348 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 62521 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62521, IL
The top high schools in 62521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
2. Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
3. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
4. Warrensburg-latham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
5. Argenta-oreana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
6. Macarthur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students
7. Eisenhower High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62521, IL
The top middle schools in 62521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warrensburg-latham Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
2. Mt Zion Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 403 Students
3. Argenta-oreana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students
4. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
5. Stephen Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62521, IL
The top elementary schools in 62521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 329 Students
2. Warrensburg-latham Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
3. Mt Zion Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 534 Students
4. Meridian Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
5. Argenta-oreana Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
6. Cerro Gordo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
7. Montessori Academy For Peace
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 697 Students
8. Johns Hill Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 643 Students
9. Michael E Baum Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 297 Students
10. American Dreamer Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 391 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
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 62521, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 62521, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62521, IL
How many schools are in 62521, IL?
62521, IL has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 12,348 students in total.
How do schools in 62521 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 62521 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 62521 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62521?
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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- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations