Summary:
The 61605 zip code area of Peoria, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Peoria School District 150. The data reveals a concerning picture of academic performance and student well-being across these schools, with significant disparities compared to state averages.
Among the standout schools, Pleasant Hill Elementary School has the highest overall performance on standardized tests, with 27.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. In contrast, Manual High School, the only high school in the data set, has relatively low performance compared to state averages, despite a higher 4-year graduation rate of 71.6%. The other schools, such as The Elise Ford Allen Academy and Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center, struggle with very low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.
Across the board, the schools in the 61605 zip code face significant challenges, including high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.89% at Manual High School to 93.68% at Pleasant Hill Elementary. The data suggests that the Peoria School District 150 as a whole is struggling, with all of the schools performing well below state averages. Addressing these disparities and improving outcomes for these students will require a targeted, multi-faceted approach by the district and community stakeholders.
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