Best High Schools in Waterman, IL

Waterman, IL has 4 high schools with 2,645 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waterman score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waterman don't meet expectations.

1. Indian Creek High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students

2. Leland High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students

3. Dekalb High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2083 Students

4. Somonauk High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waterman, IL

Waterman, IL has 4 middle schools with 1,546 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waterman score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waterman meet expectations.

1. Somonauk Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 233 Students

2. Indian Creek Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students

3. Huntley Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waterman, IL

Waterman, IL has 4 elementary schools with 1,338 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waterman score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waterman don't meet expectations.

1. Indian Creek Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students

2. James R Wood Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students

3. Leland Elem School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students

4. Lincoln Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students

5. Cortland Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waterman, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waterman, IL has a total population of 2,007 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waterman, IL

5,529

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waterman, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterman, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterman, IL.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

755 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waterman, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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