Best Schools in Merriam, IL
Merriam, IL has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,436 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Merriam greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merriam, IL
The top high schools in Merriam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm H S Dist 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merriam, IL
The top middle schools in Merriam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Street Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Psd 112 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merriam, IL
The top elementary schools in Merriam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hope Ccsd 6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
2. Jasper Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper Ccsd 17 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 175 Students
3. North Side Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Psd 112 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merriam, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merriam, IL has a total population of 654 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merriam, 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 Merriam, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merriam, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merriam, 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 Merriam, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merriam, IL
How many schools are in Merriam, IL?
Merriam, IL has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,436 students in total.
How do schools in Merriam perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Merriam score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Merriam greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merriam?
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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