Best Schools in Irene, IL
Irene, IL has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,649 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Irene don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Irene, IL
The top high schools in Irene, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 213 Students
2. Belvidere High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
3. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2114 Students
Best Middle Schools in Irene, IL
The top middle schools in Irene, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belvidere South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
2. Bernard W Flinn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Irene, IL
The top elementary schools in Irene, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
2. Cherry Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
3. Meehan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Irene, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Irene, IL has a total population of 546 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Irene, 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 Irene, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Irene, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Irene, 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 Irene, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Irene, IL
How many schools are in Irene, IL?
Irene, IL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,649 students in total.
How do schools in Irene perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Irene score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Irene don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Irene?
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: 27%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations