Best Schools in Shirley, IL
Shirley, IL has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,718 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Shirley meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shirley, IL
The top high schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heyworth Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heyworth Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 408 Students
2. Normal Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2131 Students
3. Olympia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
4. Normal Community West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1628 Students
5. Clinton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 483 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shirley, IL
The top middle schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evans Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
2. Olympia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
3. Parkside Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
4. Clinton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shirley, IL
The top elementary schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heyworth Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heyworth Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 490 Students
2. Olympia North Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
3. Clinton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 477 Students
4. Pepper Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
5. Fox Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 312 Students
6. Cedar Ridge Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
7. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 186 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shirley, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shirley, IL has a total population of 687 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shirley, 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 Shirley, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shirley, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shirley, 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 Shirley, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shirley, IL
How many schools are in Shirley, IL?
Shirley, IL has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,718 students in total.
How do schools in Shirley perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Shirley score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Shirley meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shirley?
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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