Best Schools in Gilson, IL
Gilson, IL has 15 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,191 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Gilson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gilson, IL
The top high schools in Gilson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
2. Knoxville Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
3. Farmington Central High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
4. Abingdon-avon High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
5. Galesburg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gilson, IL
The top middle schools in Gilson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Central Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Williamsfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 74 Students
3. Abingdon-avon Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 200 Students
4. Knoxville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 245 Students
5. Lombard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gilson, IL
The top elementary schools in Gilson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsfield Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 125 Students
2. Mable Woolsey Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Cusd 202 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 402 Students
3. Hedding Grade Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
4. Farmington Central Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
5. King School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 531 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gilson, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gilson, IL has a total population of 933 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gilson, 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 Gilson, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gilson, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gilson, 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 Gilson, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gilson, IL
How many schools are in Gilson, IL?
Gilson, IL has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,191 students in total.
How do schools in Gilson perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Gilson score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Gilson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gilson?
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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