Best Schools in Merritt, IL
Merritt, IL has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,159 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Merritt greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merritt, IL
The top high schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Bluffs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott-morgan Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
3. Triopia Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triopia Cusd 27 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merritt, IL
The top middle schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bluffs Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott-morgan Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 38 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merritt, IL
The top elementary schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Triopia Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triopia Cusd 27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
2. Bluffs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott-morgan Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 89 Students
3. Winchester Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 411 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merritt, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merritt, IL has a total population of 128 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merritt, 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 Merritt, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merritt, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merritt, 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 Merritt, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merritt, IL
How many schools are in Merritt, IL?
Merritt, IL has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,159 students in total.
How do schools in Merritt perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Merritt score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Merritt greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merritt?
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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