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Best Schools in 62701, IL
62701, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,735 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 62701 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62701, IL
The top high schools in 62701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1461 Students
2. Lanphier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1058 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62701, IL
The top middle schools in 62701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students
2. U S Grant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
3. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62701, IL
The top elementary schools in 62701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabeth Graham Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
2. Mcclernand Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 191 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62701, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62701, IL has a total population of 1,337 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62701, 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 62701, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
76.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
64.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62701, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62701, 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 62701, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62701, IL
How many schools are in 62701, IL?
62701, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,735 students in total.
How do schools in 62701 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 62701 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 62701 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62701?
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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