Summary:
Skokie School District 68 is a public school district in Skokie, Illinois, serving students from preschool through 8th grade across 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The district's schools generally perform well, with several standout institutions that excel in academic achievement and student outcomes.
Highland Elementary School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking 406 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, while also boasting the lowest chronic absenteeism rate and student-teacher ratio among the schools. Old Orchard Junior High School is the district's highest-ranked middle school, ranking 368 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools and also earning a 4-star rating.
Overall, the Skokie School District 68 provides a consistent level of education, with all schools receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, except for the two standout institutions. However, the district faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may require targeted interventions to further improve student outcomes.
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