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Best Schools in Gibson City, IL
Gibson City, IL has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,113 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Gibson City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gibson City, IL
The top high schools in Gibson City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
2. Gcms High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Fisher Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fisher Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 286 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gibson City, IL
The top middle schools in Gibson City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gcms Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
2. Ridgeview Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gibson City, IL
The top elementary schools in Gibson City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gcms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
2. Fisher Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fisher Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
3. Ridgeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gibson City, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gibson City, IL has a total population of 3,994 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gibson 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 Gibson City, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gibson City, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gibson 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 Gibson City, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gibson City, IL
How many schools are in Gibson City, IL?
Gibson City, IL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,113 students in total.
How do schools in Gibson City perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Gibson City score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Gibson City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gibson 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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Every school in Gibson City
3 of 3 schools in Gibson City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Gibson City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.