Summary:
The 60031 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: Woodland Intermediate School, Spaulding Elementary School, and River Trail School. These schools serve students in grades K-8 and exhibit varying levels of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.
Woodland Intermediate School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) among the three schools, at 48.9% proficient or better in 2024-2025. However, its math proficiency rates are lower, at 33.5% proficient or better. In contrast, River Trail School has the lowest overall proficiency rates in both ELA and math, with 34.6% and 19.4% proficient or better, respectively. Despite this, River Trail School's 8th-grade ELA and science proficiency rates are higher than the district and state averages.
Across the schools, there are notable differences in student demographics and resource allocation. Spaulding Elementary School has the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 64.95%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This is reflected in the school's higher spending per student at $19,284, compared to $17,562 at River Trail School. Additionally, all three schools face a significant challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be a contributing factor to their academic performance.
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