Best Schools in McCook, IL
McCook, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 11,832 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in McCook exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McCook, IL
The top high schools in McCook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyons Twp High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons Twp Hsd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3842 Students
2. Argo Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argo Chsd 217 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students
3. J Sterling Morton West High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
J S Morton Hsd 201 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3533 Students
Best Middle Schools in McCook, IL
The top middle schools in McCook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wm F Gurrie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grange Sd 105 South • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 288 Students
2. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Sd 104 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
3. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons Sd 103 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McCook, IL
The top elementary schools in McCook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seventh Ave Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grange Sd 105 South • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 204 Students
2. Hodgkins Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grange Sd 105 South • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 145 Students
3. Walsh Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Sd 104 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
4. Ideal Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grange Sd 105 South • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 257 Students
5. Costello School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons Sd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McCook, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McCook, IL has a total population of 249 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McCook, 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 McCook, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McCook, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McCook, 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 McCook, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McCook, IL
How many schools are in McCook, IL?
McCook, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 11,832 students in total.
How do schools in McCook perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in McCook score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in McCook exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McCook?
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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