Best Schools in 62522, IL
62522, IL has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,673 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 62522 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62522, IL
The top high schools in 62522, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
2. Warrensburg-latham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
3. Sangamon Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
4. Macarthur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students
5. Eisenhower High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62522, IL
The top middle schools in 62522, 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. Sangamon Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
3. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
4. Stephen Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62522, IL
The top elementary schools in 62522, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 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. Meridian Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
4. Dennis Lab School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 551 Students
5. Franklin Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 458 Students
6. Hope Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 563 Students
7. Sangamon Valley Primary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62522, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62522, IL has a total population of 15,151 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62522, 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 62522, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62522, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62522, 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 62522, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62522, IL
How many schools are in 62522, IL?
62522, IL has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,673 students in total.
How do schools in 62522 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 62522 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 62522 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62522?
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: 11%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations