Best Schools in Wataga, IL
Wataga, IL has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,833 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Wataga greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wataga, IL
The top high schools in Wataga, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
R O W V A Cusd 208 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 243 Students
2. Galesburg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wataga, IL
The top middle schools in Wataga, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lombard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wataga, IL
The top elementary schools in Wataga, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R O W V A Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
R O W V A Cusd 208 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 373 Students
2. Silas Willard Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 420 Students
3. Steele School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 503 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wataga, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wataga, IL has a total population of 1,074 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wataga, 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 Wataga, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wataga, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wataga, 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 Wataga, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wataga, IL
How many schools are in Wataga, IL?
Wataga, IL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,833 students in total.
How do schools in Wataga perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Wataga score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Wataga greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wataga?
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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