Best High Schools in Gardner, IL

Gardner, IL has 5 high schools with 1,880 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 Gardner score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gardner meet expectations.

1. Coal City High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students

2. 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

3. Seneca High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seneca Twp Hsd 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

4. 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

5. Dwight High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dwight Twp Hsd 230 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gardner, IL

Gardner, IL has 7 middle schools with 1,842 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 Gardner score 24% 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 Gardner don't meet expectations.

1. 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

2. Mazon-verona-kinsman Middle Sch

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mazon-verona-kinsman Esd 2c • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 145 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gardner, IL

Gardner, IL has 3 elementary schools with 951 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 Gardner score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gardner meet expectations.

1. Coal City Intermediate School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 292 Students

2. 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

3. Gardner Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gardner Ccsd 72c • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students

4. 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

5. Mazon-verona-kinsman Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mazon-verona-kinsman Esd 2c • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 169 Students

6. Dwight Common School

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dwight Common Sd 232 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 545 Students

7. Braceville Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Braceville Sd 75 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 122 Students

8. Coal City Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 413 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gardner, IL

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

Community Factors

Gardner, IL has a total population of 2,048 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gardner, IL

4,673

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gardner, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.71 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gardner, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,048 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Coal City, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations