Best Schools in 62523, IL
62523, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,110 students. On average they score 11% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in 62523 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62523, IL
The top high schools in 62523, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macarthur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students
2. Eisenhower High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62523, IL
The top middle schools in 62523, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stephen Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62523, IL
The top elementary schools in 62523, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dennis Lab School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 551 Students
2. South Shores Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 328 Students
3. Hope Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 563 Students
4. St Patrick School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patrick School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 170 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62523, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62523, IL has a total population of 678 with 2% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62523, 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 62523, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
111.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
99.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62523, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62523, 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 62523, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62523, IL
How many schools are in 62523, IL?
62523, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,110 students in total.
How do schools in 62523 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 62523 score 11% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in 62523 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62523?
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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