Summary:
The zip code 60556 contains a single public middle school, Indian Creek Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Indian Creek CUSD 425 district. While the school's overall performance has fluctuated in recent years, with a 2-star rating in 2021-2022 and a 3-star rating in the following two years, it has shown some areas of strength, particularly in 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency, which exceeds the state average.
Indian Creek Middle School's science proficiency rates on the Illinois Science Assessment are also higher than the state average, suggesting a potential academic focus or strength in this subject area. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 12.7% is noteworthy and may be an area for improvement, as high absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 36.89%, indicating a student population with potential socioeconomic challenges that may require additional support and resources.
Despite the school's challenges, its per-student spending of $14,336 is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 14.2 is relatively low, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students. Overall, while Indian Creek Middle School has some areas of strength, it also faces obstacles in terms of overall academic achievement, attendance, and socioeconomic factors, which may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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