Best Schools in Harper, IL
Harper, IL has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,466 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Harper greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harper, IL
The top high schools in Harper, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastland Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
2. Forreston Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harper, IL
The top elementary schools in Harper, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forreston Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 244 Students
2. Eastland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
3. German Valley Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harper, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harper, IL has a total population of 263 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harper, 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 Harper, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harper, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harper, 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 Harper, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harper, IL
How many schools are in Harper, IL?
Harper, IL has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,466 students in total.
How do schools in Harper perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Harper score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Harper greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harper?
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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