Best Schools in Balcom, IL
Balcom, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,306 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Balcom exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Balcom, IL
The top high schools in Balcom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anna-jonesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Jonesboro Chsd 81 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
2. Dongola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dongola Usd 66 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students
Best Middle Schools in Balcom, IL
The top middle schools in Balcom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anna Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Ccsd 37 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 238 Students
2. Dongola Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dongola Usd 66 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balcom, IL
The top elementary schools in Balcom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Davie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Ccsd 37 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 117 Students
2. Dongola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dongola Usd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
3. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Ccsd 37 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Balcom, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Balcom, IL has a total population of 147 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Balcom, 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 Balcom, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Balcom, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Balcom, 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 Balcom, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Balcom, IL
How many schools are in Balcom, IL?
Balcom, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,306 students in total.
How do schools in Balcom perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Balcom score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Balcom exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Balcom?
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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- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations