Best High Schools in Nelson, IL

Nelson, IL has 6 high schools with 3,017 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 Nelson score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nelson meet expectations.

1. Rock Falls Township High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students

2. Dixon High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students

3. Sterling High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students

4. Pearl City High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students

5. Stockton Sr High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stockton Cusd 206 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students

6. West Carroll High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

West Carroll Cusd 314 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nelson, IL

Nelson, IL has 5 middle schools with 1,750 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 Nelson score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nelson don't meet expectations.

1. Pearl City Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 81 Students

2. West Carroll Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Carroll Cusd 314 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 193 Students

3. Challand Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students

4. Reagan Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, IL

Nelson, IL has 5 elementary schools with 1,547 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 Nelson score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nelson meet expectations.

1. Stockton Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stockton Cusd 206 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 141 Students

2. Pearl City Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students

3. Washington Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 340 Students

4. East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students

5. West Carroll Primary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

West Carroll Cusd 314 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students

6. Washington Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 444 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, IL

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

Community Factors

Nelson, IL has a total population of 800 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nelson, IL

6,314

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nelson, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.09 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

586 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Nelson, IL

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  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rock Falls, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Penrose, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dixon, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations