Summary:
The 62960 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Massac UD 1 and Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38 school districts. While the area boasts two standout elementary schools, Franklin Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School, the other schools in the region struggle to meet state academic standards.
Franklin Elementary and Jefferson Elementary consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Illinois, with exceptional test scores and proficiency rates. In contrast, Maple Grove Elementary School lags significantly behind, performing well below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Factors such as chronic absenteeism, student-teacher ratios, and socioeconomic status appear to play a role in the disparities observed across the schools.
The data reveals a wide range of academic performance, with Massac County High School boasting an 88.7% four-year graduation rate and a 3.8% dropout rate, while the elementary schools show more varied results. Spending per student also varies, from $12,500 to $16,470 per student, which may contribute to the differences in educational outcomes across the district.
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