Summary:
The 61956 zip code area is home to three schools - Villa Grove Elementary School, Villa Grove High School, and Villa Grove Junior High School, all part of the Villa Grove CUSD 302 district. While the schools vary in size and performance, they share similar economic challenges, with all three having relatively high free and reduced lunch rates.
Among the standout schools, Villa Grove High School shines, ranking 192 out of 697 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 85.5% four-year graduation rate and performs well on standardized tests, with over 32% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts. In contrast, Villa Grove Junior High School lags behind in Mathematics proficiency, with only 18.6% of students meeting or exceeding standards.
While Villa Grove Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, the district as a whole faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, particularly at the high school level, where the rate reaches 31.3%. Addressing these attendance issues and ensuring equitable resource allocation across the schools could be key priorities for the district moving forward.
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