Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60632


Summary:

The 60632 zip code area of Chicago is home to 28 schools, including 20 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 6 high schools. This data set provides a detailed look at the performance, demographics, and key metrics of these schools, highlighting both areas of strength and significant challenges.

A few schools stand out as top performers in the area, including Burroughs Elementary School, which has the highest overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy and Talman Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic results, particularly in the upper elementary grades. Many of the highest-performing schools in the area are charter schools, suggesting the charter model may be providing some students with better educational opportunities.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance and resources across the schools in this zip code. Graduation rates range from 72.1% to 92.9%, and student proficiency on state assessments varies widely, with some high schools reporting less than 1% of students meeting math standards. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with over 70% of students chronically absent at the lowest-performing high school. Per-student spending also differs dramatically, from $1,206 to $40,328 per student. These findings highlight the need for greater equity and systemic improvements to education in the 60632 community.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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