Best Schools in 62970, IL
62970, IL has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 797 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in 62970 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62970, IL
The top high schools in 62970, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Century Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Century Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
2. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 224 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62970, IL
The top elementary schools in 62970, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Century Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Century Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
2. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62970, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62970, IL has a total population of 594 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 5% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62970, 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 62970, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62970, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62970, 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 62970, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62970, IL
How many schools are in 62970, IL?
62970, IL has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 797 students in total.
How do schools in 62970 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 62970 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in 62970 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62970?
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: 15%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations