Summary:
The 62854 zip code area is home to two schools - South Central Elementary-Kinmundy and South Central Middle School, both part of the South Central CUD 401 district. These schools face significant challenges, with low statewide rankings, below-average test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rates.
South Central Elementary-Kinmundy has a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.7%, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores are generally below state levels, with only 4th-grade ELA scores exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 58.06%. South Central Middle School faces even greater challenges, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5% and consistently lower test scores across all grade levels and subject areas compared to state averages. The middle school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 53.47%.
Overall, the schools in the 62854 zip code area are performing below average, with low statewide rankings, poor academic outcomes, and high rates of chronic absenteeism. These challenges may be linked to the socioeconomic factors in the community, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address these issues and improve the educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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