Summary:
The 61281 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Sherrard CUSD 200 district. While Sherrard High School stands out as a relatively strong performer, the elementary and junior high schools face challenges in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics.
Sherrard High School ranks 293 out of 697 Illinois high schools and maintains a strong 93.5% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. However, its SAT Math and ELA proficiency rates are below the state averages. In contrast, Sherrard Junior High School demonstrates higher proficiency in ELA compared to Mathematics, and outperforms the district and state averages on the 8th grade science assessment.
The data also reveals concerning trends at Sherrard Elementary School, where proficiency rates in both ELA and Math have decreased over the past two years, falling further behind the state averages. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates at the high school and junior high are relatively high, which may be contributing to their lower academic performance. Addressing these challenges, as well as potential equity issues stemming from the high free/reduced lunch rates across all three schools, could be key focus areas for the district to improve overall student outcomes.
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