Best High Schools in Dixon, IL

Dixon, IL has 7 high schools with 3,717 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 Dixon score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dixon meet expectations.

1. Rock Falls Township High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students

2. Dixon High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students

3. Sterling High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students

4. Oregon Jr/sr High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 663 Students

5. Amboy High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students

6. Ashton-franklin Center Hs

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students

7. Polo Comm High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dixon, IL

Dixon, IL has 5 middle schools with 1,801 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 Dixon score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dixon don't meet expectations.

1. Aplington Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students

2. Challand Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students

3. Reagan Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students

4. Amboy Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 210 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dixon, IL

Dixon, IL has 10 elementary schools with 3,379 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 Dixon score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dixon don't meet expectations.

1. Amboy Central Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 285 Students

2. Centennial Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students

3. Oregon Elem Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 776 Students

4. Washington Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 340 Students

5. Ashton-franklin Center Elem Sch

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 256 Students

6. Madison School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 376 Students

7. East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students

8. Jefferson Elem School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 310 Students

9. St Anne School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Anne School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 116 Students

10. St Mary Elementary And Jr. High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Mary Elementary And Jr. High • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dixon, IL

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

Community Factors

Dixon, IL has a total population of 20,605 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dixon, IL

8,897

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dixon, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dixon, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,434 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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