Best Schools in Merrimac, IL
Merrimac, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,345 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Merrimac meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merrimac, IL
The top high schools in Merrimac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 635 Students
2. Valmeyer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrimac, IL
The top middle schools in Merrimac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 608 Students
2. Valmeyer Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrimac, IL
The top elementary schools in Merrimac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 432 Students
2. Valmeyer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
3. Eagleview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 315 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merrimac, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merrimac, IL has a total population of 33 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merrimac, 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 Merrimac, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrimac, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrimac, 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 Merrimac, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merrimac, IL
How many schools are in Merrimac, IL?
Merrimac, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,345 students in total.
How do schools in Merrimac perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Merrimac score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Merrimac meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merrimac?
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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