Summary:
The 10 schools in the 60123 zip code area are part of the School District U-46, which is ranked 578 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district serves a mix of elementary, middle, and high school students, with 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
Among the standout schools, Larkin High School has the highest enrollment with 2,264 students and a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 84.6%, but its proficiency rates on standardized tests are low, with only 6.6% of 11th graders proficient in math and 12.3% proficient in English Language Arts. In contrast, Washington Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in the district, with 21.1% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 11.3% proficient in Math across all grades, as well as the highest science proficiency rate at 36.8%. Another standout is Lowrie Elementary School, which has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 5th and 6th grade students, despite having a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.2%.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with some schools performing well below the district and state averages on standardized tests. Additionally, the district faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, particularly at the high school level, which may be contributing to the low academic performance in some schools. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across the schools also suggest a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, and the variation in spending per student across the schools may be a factor in the disparities as well. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for the district's success in improving educational outcomes for all students.
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