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Best Schools in Sparta, IL
Sparta, IL has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,578 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Sparta exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sparta, IL
The top high schools in Sparta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steeleville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steeleville Cusd 138 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 129 Students
2. Sparta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sparta, IL
The top elementary schools in Sparta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sparta Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 732 Students
2. Evansville Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 116 Students
3. Steeleville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steeleville Cusd 138 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 274 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sparta, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sparta, IL has a total population of 5,340 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sparta, 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 Sparta, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sparta, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sparta, 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 Sparta, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sparta, IL
How many schools are in Sparta, IL?
Sparta, IL has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,578 students in total.
How do schools in Sparta perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Sparta score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Sparta exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sparta?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sparta
2 of 2 schools in Sparta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Sparta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.