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Best Schools in Forest City, IL
Forest City, IL has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,444 students. On average they score 14% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Forest City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forest City, IL
The top high schools in Forest City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midwest Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midwest Central Cusd 191 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Illini Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Central Cusd 189 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forest City, IL
The top middle schools in Forest City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midwest Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midwest Central Cusd 191 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students
2. Illini Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Central Cusd 189 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 142 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forest City, IL
The top elementary schools in Forest City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midwest Central Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midwest Central Cusd 191 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
2. Illini Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Central Cusd 189 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forest City, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forest City, IL has a total population of 790 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forest City, 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 Forest City, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest City, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest City, 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 Forest City, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forest City, IL
How many schools are in Forest City, IL?
Forest City, IL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,444 students in total.
How do schools in Forest City perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Forest City score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Forest City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forest City?
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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