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Best Schools in Tamms, IL
Tamms, IL has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,297 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Tamms underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tamms, IL
The top high schools in Tamms, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anna-jonesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Jonesboro Chsd 81 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
2. Century Jr/sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Century Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
3. Egyptian Sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egyptian Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
4. Shawnee High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
5. Meridian High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 224 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tamms, IL
The top middle schools in Tamms, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shawnee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
2. Egyptian Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egyptian Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 67 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tamms, IL
The top elementary schools in Tamms, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonesboro Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
County Of Union Sch Dist No43 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 341 Students
2. Century Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Century Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
3. Meridian Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
4. Shawnee Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
5. Egyptian Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Egyptian Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tamms, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tamms, IL has a total population of 1,071 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tamms, 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 Tamms, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tamms, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tamms, 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 Tamms, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tamms, IL
How many schools are in Tamms, IL?
Tamms, IL has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,297 students in total.
How do schools in Tamms perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Tamms score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Tamms underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tamms?
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: 20%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Tamms
3 of 3 schools in Tamms carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1F: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Tamms. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.