Summary:
The schools in the 62853 zip code are limited to a single elementary school, Kell Grade School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. With a total enrollment of 83 students, the school faces challenges in academic performance, attendance, and serving a predominantly low-income student population.
Kell Grade School's academic performance, as measured by state assessment scores, is significantly below the Illinois averages, with only 21.4% of 6th-grade students and 18.2% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 14.3% of 6th-grade students and 9.1% of 7th-grade students meeting or exceeding standards in Mathematics. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2% is also a concern, as it can negatively impact student learning. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students (66.27%) from low-income families, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $20,168 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8, the Kell Cons School District 2 has seen a decline in the school's statewide ranking over the past few years, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Strategies to address the academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic challenges could be crucial in enhancing the educational experience for the students at Kell Grade School.
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