Best High Schools in Dorchester, IL

Dorchester, IL has 2 high schools with 556 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 Dorchester score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dorchester meet expectations.

1. Gillespie High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students

2. Bunker Hill High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bunker Hill Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 216 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dorchester, IL

Dorchester, IL has 2 middle schools with 608 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 Dorchester score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dorchester don't meet expectations.

1. Gillespie Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester, IL

Dorchester, IL has 1 elementary schools with 552 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 Dorchester score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 14% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dorchester don't meet expectations.

1. Wolf Ridge Education Center

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bunker Hill Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 360 Students

2. Ben-gil Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dorchester, IL

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

Community Factors

Dorchester, IL has a total population of 213 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dorchester, IL

1,716

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dorchester, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

555 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

26 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations