Best Schools in McDowell, IL
McDowell, IL has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,507 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in McDowell meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDowell, IL
The top high schools in McDowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pontiac High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Twp Hsd 90 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
2. Prairie Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDowell, IL
The top middle schools in McDowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 237 Students
2. Prairie Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 228 Students
3. Pontiac Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDowell, IL
The top elementary schools in McDowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 322 Students
2. Saunemin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saunemin Ccsd 438 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
3. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 205 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 217 Students
5. Prairie Central Primary West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 278 Students
6. Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 346 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
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 McDowell, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 McDowell, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McDowell, IL
How many schools are in McDowell, IL?
McDowell, IL has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,507 students in total.
How do schools in McDowell perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in McDowell score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in McDowell meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDowell?
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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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 28%
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