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Best Schools in Macon, IL
Macon, IL has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,578 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Macon meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Macon, IL
The top high schools in Macon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
2. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
3. Okaw Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
4. Central A & M High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
Best Middle Schools in Macon, IL
The top middle schools in Macon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Okaw Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 115 Students
3. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
4. Central A & M Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Macon, IL
The top elementary schools in Macon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 329 Students
2. Mt Zion Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 534 Students
3. Gregory Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 192 Students
4. Meridian Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
5. Okaw Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 175 Students
6. Mcgaughey Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 382 Students
7. Bond Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Macon, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Macon, IL has a total population of 1,694 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Macon, 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 Macon, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Macon, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Macon, 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 Macon, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Macon, IL
How many schools are in Macon, IL?
Macon, IL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,578 students in total.
How do schools in Macon perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Macon score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Macon meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Macon?
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: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Macon
2 of 2 schools in Macon carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Macon. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.