Best High Schools in McDowell, IL

McDowell, IL has 2 high schools with 1,209 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in McDowell score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in McDowell meet expectations.

1. Pontiac High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontiac Twp Hsd 90 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students

2. Prairie Central High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students

Best Middle Schools in McDowell, IL

McDowell, IL has 2 middle schools with 465 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in McDowell score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in McDowell underperform expectations.

1. Pontiac Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students

Best Elementary Schools in McDowell, IL

McDowell, IL has 2 elementary schools with 539 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in McDowell score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in McDowell don't meet expectations.

1. Prairie Central Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 322 Students

2. Saunemin Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Saunemin Ccsd 438 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students

3. Lincoln Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 217 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in McDowell, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

McDowell, IL has a total population of 178 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in McDowell, IL

2,213

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McDowell, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDowell, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDowell, IL.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

683 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit McDowell, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near McDowell, IL

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Pontiac, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Swygert, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Ocoya, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Fairbury, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Weston, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rugby, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wing, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Chenoa, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Graymont, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rowe, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations