Best Schools in Steel City, IL
Steel City, IL has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,994 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Steel City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Steel City, IL
The top high schools in Steel City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton Cons High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Cons Hsd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
Best Middle Schools in Steel City, IL
The top middle schools in Steel City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton Grade Sch 5-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 458 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Steel City, IL
The top elementary schools in Steel City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ewing-northern Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Northern Ccsd 115 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
2. Akin Comm Cons Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akin Ccsd 91 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 106 Students
3. Benton Grade Sch K-4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 617 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Steel City, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Steel City, IL has a total population of 160 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Steel City, 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 Steel City, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Steel City, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Steel City, 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 Steel City, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Steel City, IL
How many schools are in Steel City, IL?
Steel City, IL has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,994 students in total.
How do schools in Steel City perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Steel City score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Steel City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Steel City?
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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