Best Schools in Dalton City, IL
Dalton City, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,841 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Dalton City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dalton City, IL
The top high schools in Dalton City, 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. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
3. Okaw Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dalton City, IL
The top middle schools in Dalton City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Okaw Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 115 Students
3. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dalton City, IL
The top elementary schools in Dalton City, 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. Mt Zion Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 534 Students
3. Meridian Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
4. Okaw Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 175 Students
5. 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 Dalton City, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dalton City, IL has a total population of 848 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dalton City, 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 Dalton City, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dalton City, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dalton City, 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 Dalton City, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dalton City, IL
How many schools are in Dalton City, IL?
Dalton City, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,841 students in total.
How do schools in Dalton City perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Dalton City score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Dalton City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dalton City?
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: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations