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Best Schools in Arcola, IL
Arcola, IL has 17 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,309 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Arcola exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Arcola, IL
The top high schools in Arcola, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students
2. Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
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Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
3. Mattoon High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
4. Tuscola High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscola Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 297 Students
5. Arcola High School
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Projected Test Scores
Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 290 Students
6. Charleston High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arcola, IL
The top middle schools in Arcola, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscola Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Charleston Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 399 Students
3. Mattoon Middle School
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Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
4. Jefferson Elem School
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Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 635 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arcola, IL
The top elementary schools in Arcola, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carl Sandburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 551 Students
2. Arthur Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 288 Students
3. North Ward Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscola Cusd 301 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 366 Students
4. Riddle Elementary School
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Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 616 Students
5. Arcola Elementary School
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Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 407 Students
6. Lake Crest Elem School
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Oakland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
7. Mark Twain Elem School
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Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arcola, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arcola, IL has a total population of 3,569 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arcola, 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 Arcola, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arcola, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arcola, 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 Arcola, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Arcola, IL
How many schools are in Arcola, IL?
Arcola, IL has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,309 students in total.
How do schools in Arcola perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Arcola score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Arcola exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Arcola?
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: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Arcola
2 of 2 schools in Arcola carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Arcola. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.