Best Schools in Lotus, IL
Lotus, IL has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,251 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Lotus exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lotus, IL
The top high schools in Lotus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
2. Gcms High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Fisher Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fisher Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 286 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lotus, IL
The top middle schools in Lotus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gcms Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
2. Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lotus, IL
The top elementary schools in Lotus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gcms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
2. Ruth M Schneider Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 272 Students
3. Fisher Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fisher Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lotus, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lotus, IL has a total population of 58 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lotus, 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 Lotus, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lotus, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lotus, 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 Lotus, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lotus, IL
How many schools are in Lotus, IL?
Lotus, IL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,251 students in total.
How do schools in Lotus perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lotus score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Lotus exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lotus?
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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