Best Schools in Alma, IL
Alma, IL has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,983 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Alma meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alma, IL
The top high schools in Alma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Chsd 600 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students
2. Vandalia Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
3. Patoka Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
4. South Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alma, IL
The top middle schools in Alma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 529 Students
2. Patoka Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
3. Vandalia Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 511 Students
4. South Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alma, IL
The top elementary schools in Alma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vandalia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 542 Students
2. Hawthorn Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 399 Students
3. Patoka Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 114 Students
4. South Central Elementary-kinmundy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alma, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alma, IL has a total population of 857 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alma, 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 Alma, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alma, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alma, 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 Alma, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alma, IL
How many schools are in Alma, IL?
Alma, IL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,983 students in total.
How do schools in Alma perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Alma score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Alma meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alma?
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: 29%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations