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Best Schools in Argenta, IL
Argenta, IL has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,685 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Argenta meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Argenta, IL
The top high schools in Argenta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
2. Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
3. Maroa-forsyth Senior High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
4. Argenta-oreana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
5. Eisenhower High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in Argenta, IL
The top middle schools in Argenta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maroa-forsyth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 260 Students
2. Mt Zion Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 403 Students
3. Argenta-oreana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students
4. Stephen Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Argenta, IL
The top elementary schools in Argenta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 329 Students
2. Maroa-forsyth Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
3. Mt Zion Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 534 Students
4. Argenta-oreana Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
5. Cerro Gordo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
6. Michael E Baum Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 297 Students
7. Mcgaughey Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 382 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Argenta, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Argenta, IL has a total population of 1,759 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Argenta, 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 Argenta, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Argenta, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Argenta, 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 Argenta, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Argenta, IL
How many schools are in Argenta, IL?
Argenta, IL has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,685 students in total.
How do schools in Argenta perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Argenta score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Argenta meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Argenta?
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: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Argenta
2 of 2 schools in Argenta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Argenta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.