Best Schools in Independence, IL
Independence, IL has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,164 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Independence don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence, IL
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pikeland Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, IL
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pikeland Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pikeland Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 489 Students
Elementary Schools in Independence, IL
These schools have no SchoolGrade yet: our source data has no school-level test results for them, so they are not ranked.
Pittsfield South Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pikeland Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, IL has a total population of 150 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, 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 Independence, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, 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 Independence, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, IL
How many schools are in Independence, IL?
Independence, IL has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,164 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Independence score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Independence don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independence?
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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations