Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60644


Summary:

The 15 schools in the 60644 zip code of Chicago, Illinois serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of 11 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. This area faces significant educational challenges, with most schools struggling to meet academic proficiency standards compared to district and state averages.

A few schools stand out, including Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock Elementary School, which has the highest overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as strong performance in specific grade levels. Clark G R Elementary School also performs well, with the highest Science proficiency rate and solid results in certain ELA and Math grades. However, the majority of schools in the 60644 zip code face significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates, low graduation rates, and concerning dropout rates, particularly at Austin College and Career Academy High School and YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School.

Overall, the data paints a picture of an economically disadvantaged area, with the majority of schools serving a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the systemic issues contributing to the performance gaps and challenges faced by students in this Chicago Public Schools District 299 area will be crucial for ensuring equitable educational opportunities and outcomes.








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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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