Best High Schools in Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove, IL has 9 high schools with 10,433 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 Downers Grove score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downers Grove meet expectations.

1. Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chsd 99 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2138 Students

2. Westmont High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cusd 201 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 391 Students

3. Lemont Twp High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lemont Twp Hsd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1324 Students

4. Glenbard South High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students

5. Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chsd 99 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2637 Students

6. Lisle High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lisle Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students

7. Glenbard East High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2275 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove, IL has 11 middle schools with 5,885 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 Downers Grove score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downers Grove don't meet expectations.

1. Old Quarry Middle Sch

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lemont-bromberek Csd 113a • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students

2. Cass Jr High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cass Sd 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students

3. Lakeview Jr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Center Cass Sd 66 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students

4. Glen Crest Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ccsd 89 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students

5. Thomas Jefferson Jr High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Woodridge Sd 68 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 566 Students

6. Glenn Westlake Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lombard Sd 44 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students

7. Lisle Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lisle Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students

8. Westmont Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cusd 201 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students

9. Eisenhower Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Darien Sd 61 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students

10. Herrick Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Downers Grove Gsd 58 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 666 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove, IL has 28 elementary schools with 8,464 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 Downers Grove score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downers Grove underperform expectations.

1. Westfield Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ccsd 89 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students

2. Prairieview Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Center Cass Sd 66 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 336 Students

3. River Valley School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lemont-bromberek Csd 113a • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 562 Students

4. Lace Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Darien Sd 61 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 380 Students

5. Meadowview Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodridge Sd 68 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 395 Students

6. Goodrich Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Woodridge Sd 68 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 367 Students

7. Willow Creek Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Woodridge Sd 68 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 322 Students

8. Butterfield Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lombard Sd 44 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students

9. Pierce Downer Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Downers Grove Gsd 58 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students

10. Belle Aire Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Downers Grove Gsd 58 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downers Grove, IL

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

Community Factors

Downers Grove, IL has a total population of 53,821 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downers Grove, IL

24,782

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downers Grove, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downers Grove, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,824 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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