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Best Schools in 62712, IL
62712, IL has 16 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,698 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 62712 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62712, IL
The top high schools in 62712, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rochester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 704 Students
2. Glenwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1504 Students
3. Springfield Southeast High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
4. Lanphier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1058 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62712, IL
The top middle schools in 62712, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenwood Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 726 Students
2. Rochester Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 339 Students
3. Glenwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 753 Students
4. Rochester Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 425 Students
5. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62712, IL
The top elementary schools in 62712, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ball Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 607 Students
2. Glenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 595 Students
3. Rochester Elem 2-3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 255 Students
4. Hazel Dell Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 122 Students
5. Laketown Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 163 Students
6. Feitshans Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
7. Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62712, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62712, IL has a total population of 10,297 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62712, 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 62712, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62712, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62712, 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 62712, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62712, IL
How many schools are in 62712, IL?
62712, IL has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,698 students in total.
How do schools in 62712 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 62712 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 62712 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62712?
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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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations