Summary:
The city of Northlake, Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic students, and face challenges such as low academic performance, high poverty rates, and resource disparities.
Among the standout schools in the area, Westdale Elementary School stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (90.95%) and strong test scores, particularly in 5th-grade ELA and Math. In contrast, Northlake Middle School has the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.7) among the elementary schools, but also the lowest spending per student ($16,322) in the Berkeley School District 87. The Mannheim Early Childhood Center stands out for having the highest student-teacher ratio (14.2) among the elementary schools in the Mannheim School District 83.
Overall, the schools in the Northlake area face significant challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism, low graduation rates, and generally below-average performance on state assessments. The data also highlights resource disparities, with a wide range in spending per student, from $15,939 at Northlake Middle School to $25,913 at West Leyden High School. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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