Summary:
The 60016 zip code area is home to two middle schools, Chippewa Middle School and Algonquin Middle School, both of which appear to be performing well academically. These schools serve a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with over 48% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, both schools stand out, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 62.1% of 8th graders at Chippewa Middle School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 66.9% for the district and 56.7% for the state. Algonquin Middle School also had strong ELA and Math proficiency rates, outperforming the district and state in several areas.
However, both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism, with a 25.4% rate in 2024-2025, which is higher than the state average. Despite this, the schools appear to be allocating significant resources to staffing, with relatively low student-teacher ratios of 10.5 at Chippewa Middle School and 9.0 at Algonquin Middle School. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and continuing to allocate resources effectively may be key to maintaining and improving the schools' performance.
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