Summary:
The 62881 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the data, Franklin Park Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in Illinois with a 4-star rating. In contrast, Selmaville Elementary School appears to be the weakest performer, with a lower 2-star rating and lagging proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state and district averages.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools. While Franklin Park Middle School excels, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science, Selmaville Elementary School struggles, with only 8.6% of students meeting or exceeding Mathematics standards. Interestingly, the school with the highest per-student spending, Selmaville Elementary, has the weakest academic performance, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.
Across the schools, high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.1% at Selmaville Elementary to 56.64% at Hawthorn Elementary, suggest that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in shaping academic performance. Additionally, all the schools in the area have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.
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