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Best Schools in Bowen, IL
Bowen, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,369 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Bowen meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bowen, IL
The top high schools in Bowen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
2. Southeastern Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 203 Students
3. Illini West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini West H S Dist 307 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
4. Hamilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Ccsd 328 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bowen, IL
The top middle schools in Bowen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carthage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Esd 317 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 171 Students
2. Central Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bowen, IL
The top elementary schools in Bowen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central 3-4 Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 110 Students
2. Nauvoo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nauvoo-colusa Cusd 325 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 203 Students
3. Southeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
4. Carthage Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Esd 317 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 245 Students
5. Central Elementary Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bowen, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bowen, IL has a total population of 638 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bowen, 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 Bowen, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bowen, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bowen, 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 Bowen, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bowen, IL
How many schools are in Bowen, IL?
Bowen, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,369 students in total.
How do schools in Bowen perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Bowen score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Bowen meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bowen?
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: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Bowen
1 of 1 schools in Bowen carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Bowen. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.