Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62823

The 62823 zip code area is home to two small schools - Cisne High School and Cisne Middle School, both part of the North Wayne CUSD 200 district. While the schools have some areas of strength, they also face significant challenges in academic achievement, attendance, and supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Cisne High School stands out for its high graduation rate of 95.2%, but its test scores are generally below state averages, with only 11.5% of students proficient in SAT Math and 26.9% proficient in SAT ELA. The school also has a higher-than-average dropout rate of 9.9% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 12.4%. In contrast, Cisne Middle School outperforms the state in ELA and Science, with 57% of students proficient or better in ELA and 65.2% in Science, but struggles in Math with only 14% of students proficient or better.

Both schools face challenges related to student demographics, with high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients (50% at Cisne High School and 42.72% at Cisne Middle School). This suggests that a significant portion of the student population faces economic hardship, which can create additional barriers to academic success. The schools also have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and outcomes. While the per-student spending at both schools is above the state average, there may be opportunities to optimize the use of these resources to drive better outcomes for students.