Summary:
The 61813 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Bement CUSD 5 school district. Among these schools, Bement Middle School stands out as a consistent top performer, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's students have excelled in English Language Arts, with 62.7% proficient or better across all grades in 2023-2024.
While Bement High School has shown improvement in recent years, moving from a 1-star to a 3-star rating, the school's students lag behind the district and state averages in Mathematics proficiency, with only 10.5% of students meeting or exceeding standards. In contrast, Bement Elementary School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (48.1%) and Science (73.3%) compared to the district and state.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with Bement High School having the highest rate at 25.0%. The district should explore strategies to address this issue and improve student attendance, as it may be impacting student achievement. Overall, the schools in the 61813 zip code area demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with Bement Middle School leading the way in academic performance.
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