Best Schools in Hecker, IL
Hecker, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,290 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Hecker greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hecker, IL
The top high schools in Hecker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Athens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
2. Waterloo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
3. Red Bud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hecker, IL
The top middle schools in Hecker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waterloo Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. New Athens Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hecker, IL
The top elementary schools in Hecker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rogers Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 367 Students
2. Gardner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 399 Students
3. New Athens Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
4. Red Bud Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
5. W J Zahnow Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 488 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hecker, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hecker, IL has a total population of 903 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hecker, 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 Hecker, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hecker, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hecker, 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 Hecker, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hecker, IL
How many schools are in Hecker, IL?
Hecker, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,290 students in total.
How do schools in Hecker perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Hecker score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Hecker greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hecker?
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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