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#2428 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Highland Elem School
Elementary School · Meridian Cusd 223 · Stillman Valley, IL
A Meridian Cusd 223 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
410 S Hickory St, Stillman Valley, IL 61084
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low198/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,264
Median home value
$204,400
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Morgan Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 626 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Meridian Cusd 223
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Elem School is listed in Meridian CUSD 223; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Elem School
Highland Elem School is a public elementary school in Stillman Valley, IL, part of Meridian Cusd 223, serving approximately 377 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,428 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Elem School
What grades does Highland Elem School serve?
Highland Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Highland Elem School?
Highland Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elem School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Elem School rank in IL?
Highland Elem School ranks #2,428 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Highland Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Highland Elem School a charter school?
No, Highland Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Elem School a Title I school?
No, Highland Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Elem School?
34.7% of students at Highland Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ogle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (815) 645-2230
- Area population (ZIP 61084)
- 3,166
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 52
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61084; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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