Summary:
The schools in zip code 62205 consist of one high school, East St Louis Senior High School, and one elementary school, Annette Officer Elementary, both part of the East St Louis School District 189. While the elementary school has shown signs of improvement, the data reveals significant academic challenges across both schools, with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.
East St Louis Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois high schools, with only 1.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Math and 4.7% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts. The school also has a high dropout rate of 4.3% and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 74.3%. In contrast, Annette Officer Elementary has seen its statewide ranking improve, moving from the bottom 25% to the middle 50% of Illinois elementary schools, though its academic performance is still below state averages.
Both schools have extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, at over 99% of the student population, and spending per student is high for both schools. However, the data suggests that funding and resources may not be the primary issue driving the poor performance, and other factors like school climate, instructional quality, and family/community engagement may be more significant contributors. Addressing the root causes of the low academic performance and high absenteeism will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach involving the school, district, and broader community.
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