Best High Schools in Homer, IL

High schools
4
Students
1,369
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Homer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. St Joseph-ogden High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St Joseph Ogden Chsd 305 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students

2. Unity High School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tolono Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students

3. Heritage High School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Heritage Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students

4. Salt Fork High School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students

Best Middle Schools in Homer, IL

Middle schools
4
Students
931
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Homer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. St Joseph Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St Joseph Ccsd 169 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students

2. Prairieview-ogden Jr High Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prairieview-ogden Ccsd 197 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students

3. Unity Jr High School

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tolono Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students

4. Salt Fork Junior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Homer, IL

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,238
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Homer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. St Joseph Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St Joseph Ccsd 169 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 445 Students

2. Unity East

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tolono Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students

3. Prairieview-ogden South Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prairieview-ogden Ccsd 197 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 128 Students

4. Heritage Jh And Elem Sch

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Heritage Cusd 8 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 269 Students

5. Salt Fork South Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Homer, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Homer, IL has a total population of 1,666 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Homer, IL

3,538

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Homer, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

9.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Homer, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Homer, IL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,452 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Homer, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Homer, IL

How many schools are in Homer, IL?

Homer, IL has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,538 students in total.

How do schools in Homer perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Homer score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Homer greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Homer?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Homer, IL

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  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fithian, IL

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fairmount, IL

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Muncie, IL

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Allerton, IL

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Broadlands, IL

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Jamaica, IL

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Philo, IL

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Homer

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
51%
Avg projected
28%

1 of 1 schools in Homer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Homer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)