C
Below Average
53/100

High Mount Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1721 Boul Ave, Swansea, IL 62226
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 44th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
326
Students
enrolled
10.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%44/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 41st percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 68% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−4 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−15 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%12%reading -11 pts, math -19 pts23rd percentile (list)
Black8%3%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading +11 pts, math -2 pts70th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -22 pts, math -15 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income22%8%reading -8 pts, math -16 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1721 Boul Ave
City Swansea
ZIP Code 62226
District 1718960
NCES School ID 171896002175
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62226

Understanding the community around High Mount Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,054
Per Capita Income $38,094
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,900
Median Rent $955
Owner-Occupied 65.8%
Renter-Occupied 34.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for High Mount Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 38.3%
Black 37.4%
Two or More Races 14.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
Asian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 326
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for High Mount Elem School?
High Mount Elem School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend High Mount Elem School?
High Mount Elem School has 326 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1.
What grades does High Mount Elem School serve?
High Mount Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does High Mount Elem School receive per student?
High Mount Elem School receives $20,407 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around High Mount Elem School in 62226 ▼
Avg Home Value
$186,172
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,232
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
34.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026