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Best Schools in Waterman, IL
Waterman, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,010 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Waterman exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterman, IL
The top high schools in Waterman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
2. Somonauk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
3. Indian Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
4. Dekalb High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2083 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterman, IL
The top middle schools in Waterman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somonauk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 233 Students
2. Indian Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
3. Huntley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterman, IL
The top elementary schools in Waterman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students
2. Leland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students
3. James R Wood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 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
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 Waterman, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Waterman, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterman, IL
How many schools are in Waterman, IL?
Waterman, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,010 students in total.
How do schools in Waterman perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Waterman score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Waterman exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterman?
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: 46%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Waterman
1 of 1 schools in Waterman carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Waterman. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.