Best Schools in Ava, IL
Ava, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,090 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Ava greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ava, IL
The top high schools in Ava, 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. Elverado High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
3. Trico Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ava, IL
The top middle schools in Ava, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elverado Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
2. Trico Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
3. Murphysboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ava, IL
The top elementary schools in Ava, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elverado Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 82 Students
2. Trico Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
3. Carruthers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
4. Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 398 Students
5. Elverado Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 113 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ava, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ava, IL has a total population of 1,753 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ava, 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 Ava, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ava, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ava, 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 Ava, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ava, IL
How many schools are in Ava, IL?
Ava, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,090 students in total.
How do schools in Ava perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Ava score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Ava greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ava?
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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