Summary:
The 61277 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 district. While the district has a standout middle school, the elementary and high school performance lags behind state averages, and high chronic absenteeism rates are a concern across all grade levels.
PLT Middle School is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top 25% of Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Prophetstown Elementary School and Prophetstown High School perform below state averages in core academic areas.
Chronic absenteeism rates are high across all schools, ranging from 12.2% at the elementary level to over 22% at the middle and high school levels. This is an area of concern that the district may need to address to improve overall academic outcomes. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, over 58% at each school, suggest the district serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may require additional resources and targeted interventions to support student success.
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