Best High Schools in Essex, IL

Essex, IL has 3 high schools with 1,086 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 Essex score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex meet expectations.

1. Herscher High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students

2. Gardner-south Wilmington Twp H S

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gardner S Wilmington Twp Hsd 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students

3. Reed-custer High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students

Best Middle Schools in Essex, IL

Essex, IL has 3 middle schools with 877 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 Essex score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex meet expectations.

1. Reed-custer Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students

2. Limestone Middle Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 501 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Essex, IL

Essex, IL has 2 elementary schools with 1,022 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 Essex score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex greatly exceed expectations.

1. Herscher Intermediate Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students

2. Reed-custer Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students

3. South Wilmington Grade School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Wilmington Ccsd 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 89 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, IL

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

Community Factors

Essex, IL has a total population of 1,261 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Essex, IL

2,985

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Essex, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

5.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

740 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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