Best High Schools in Columbia, IL

Columbia, IL has 4 high schools with 1,915 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbia score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia underperform expectations.

1. Columbia High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 635 Students

2. Waterloo High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students

3. Valmeyer High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students

4. Dupo High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Comm Unit School District No 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbia, IL

Columbia, IL has 5 middle schools with 1,854 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbia score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.

1. Columbia Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 608 Students

2. Valmeyer Jr High

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students

3. Dupo Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Comm Unit School District No 196 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students

4. Wirth/parks Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cahokia Cusd 187 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, IL

Columbia, IL has 7 elementary schools with 2,513 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbia score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia underperform expectations.

1. Parkview Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 432 Students

2. Gardner Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 399 Students

3. Valmeyer Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students

4. Bluffview Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Comm Unit School District No 196 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 511 Students

5. Eagleview Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 315 Students

6. Immaculate Conception

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Immaculate Conception • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 375 Students

7. W J Zahnow Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 488 Students

8. Millstadt Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Millstadt Ccsd 160 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 241 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbia, IL has a total population of 13,184 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbia, IL

6,282

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, IL.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

964 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbia, IL

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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations