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Best Schools in 62685, IL
62685, IL has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,251 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 62685 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62685, IL
The top high schools in 62685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlinville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
2. Bunker Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bunker Hill Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 216 Students
3. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students
4. Gillespie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62685, IL
The top middle schools in 62685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medora Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 175 Students
2. Carlinville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
3. Gillespie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
4. Southwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62685, IL
The top elementary schools in 62685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shipman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 169 Students
2. Carlinville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 261 Students
3. Ben-gil Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
4. Wolf Ridge Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bunker Hill Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 360 Students
5. Carlinville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 384 Students
6. Brighton North Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62685, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62685, IL has a total population of 1,869 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62685, 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 62685, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62685, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62685, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in 62685, IL
How many schools are in 62685, IL?
62685, IL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,251 students in total.
How do schools in 62685 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 62685 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 62685 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62685?
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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