Best Schools in Diamond, IL
Diamond, IL has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,787 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Diamond greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Diamond, IL
The top high schools in Diamond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coal City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
2. Wilmington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
3. Reed-custer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
Best Middle Schools in Diamond, IL
The top middle schools in Diamond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coal City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
2. Reed-custer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
3. Wilmington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Diamond, IL
The top elementary schools in Diamond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coal City Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 292 Students
2. Coal City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 282 Students
3. Reed-custer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
4. L J Stevens Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 332 Students
5. Coal City Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 413 Students
6. Bruning Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Diamond, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Diamond, IL has a total population of 2,690 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Diamond, 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 Diamond, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Diamond, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Diamond, 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 Diamond, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Diamond, IL
How many schools are in Diamond, IL?
Diamond, IL has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,787 students in total.
How do schools in Diamond perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Diamond score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Diamond greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Diamond?
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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