Best Schools in 62897, IL
62897, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,497 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 62897 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62897, IL
The top high schools in 62897, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton Cons High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Cons Hsd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
2. Sesser-valier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62897, IL
The top middle schools in 62897, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sesser-valier Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
2. Benton Grade Sch 5-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 458 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62897, IL
The top elementary schools in 62897, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ewing-northern Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Northern Ccsd 115 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
2. Sesser-valier Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
3. Benton Grade Sch K-4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 617 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62897, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62897, IL has a total population of 510 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62897, 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 62897, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62897, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62897, 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 62897, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62897, IL
How many schools are in 62897, IL?
62897, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,497 students in total.
How do schools in 62897 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 62897 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 62897 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62897?
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: 39%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations