Best Schools in Gifford, IN
Gifford, IN has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,171 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Gifford greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gifford, IN
The top high schools in Gifford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kankakee Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kankakee Valley School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
2. Rensselaer Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rensselaer Central School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gifford, IN
The top middle schools in Gifford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rensselaer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rensselaer Central School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
2. Kankakee Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kankakee Valley School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 741 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gifford, IN
The top elementary schools in Gifford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kankakee Valley School Corp • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 464 Students
2. Van Rensselaer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rensselaer Central School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 321 Students
3. Wheatfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kankakee Valley School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 364 Students
4. Rensselaer Central Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rensselaer Central School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 386 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gifford, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gifford, IN has a total population of 491 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gifford, IN
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 Gifford, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gifford, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gifford, IN.
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 Gifford, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gifford, IN
How many schools are in Gifford, IN?
Gifford, IN has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,171 students in total.
How do schools in Gifford perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Gifford score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Gifford greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gifford?
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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