Best Public Schools in Zip Code 61462


Summary:

The 61462 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area generally underperform the state averages in academic metrics like test scores, a few standout institutions like United High School and United Elementary School - West have shown stronger performance and improvement in recent years.

United High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Illinois high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.9% and strong test scores, particularly in science, where 54.8% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024. In contrast, Monmouth-Roseville High School has struggled, with only 23.1% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.1%.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern across the schools in the 61462 zip code, ranging from 16.2% at Harding Primary School to 33.1% at United High School. Additionally, several schools have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. While United CUSD 304 generally outperforms Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238, there is room for improvement across the board to ensure all students in the 61462 zip code have access to a high-quality education.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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