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Best Schools in 62547, IL
62547, IL has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,117 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 62547 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62547, IL
The top high schools in 62547, 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. Sangamon Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
3. Taylorville Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
4. Edinburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edinburg Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62547, IL
The top middle schools in 62547, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylorville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 683 Students
2. Sangamon Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
3. Edinburg Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edinburg Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 58 Students
4. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62547, IL
The top elementary schools in 62547, 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. Meridian Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
3. Memorial Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 261 Students
4. Edinburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edinburg Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 109 Students
5. North Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 537 Students
6. Sangamon Valley Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62547, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62547, IL has a total population of 759 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62547, 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 62547, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62547, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62547, 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 62547, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62547, IL
How many schools are in 62547, IL?
62547, IL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,117 students in total.
How do schools in 62547 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 62547 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 62547 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62547?
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: 46%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations