Summary:
The city of Norridge, Illinois is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and face some challenges, but also have several standout performers.
Ridgewood Community High School is the clear standout, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Illinois high schools with a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 57.9% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 38.9% in Mathematics, as well as a high 4-year graduation rate of 89%. In contrast, the elementary schools show more variation in performance, with J Leigh Elementary ranking in the top 15% of Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating, while Pennoyer Elementary lags behind with a 2-star rating.
Across the district, the schools face some common challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%, which is above the state average. Additionally, a significant portion of students, ranging from 48.07% at J Leigh Elementary to 51.98% at J Giles Elementary, receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need in the area. The district's spending per student also varies, with Ridgewood Community High School spending $21,733 per student, while the elementary schools spend between $11,712 and $14,047 per student.
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