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Best Schools in 62940, IL
62940, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,710 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 62940 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62940, IL
The top high schools in 62940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphysboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
2. Trico Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62940, IL
The top middle schools in 62940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trico Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
2. Murphysboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62940, IL
The top elementary schools in 62940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trico Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
2. Carruthers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
3. Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62940, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62940, IL has a total population of 351 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62940, 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 62940, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62940, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62940, 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 62940, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62940, IL
How many schools are in 62940, IL?
62940, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,710 students in total.
How do schools in 62940 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 62940 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 62940 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62940?
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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