Summary:
The 60033 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Harvard CUSD 50 district. While the district is ranked 778 out of 811 in Illinois and rated 0 out of 5 stars, a few schools stand out for both positive and concerning reasons.
Harvard High School has the highest enrollment with 798 students and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0%, but also a concerning dropout rate of 2.4%. However, the school's test scores are significantly below state averages, with only 38.4% proficient in ELA and 12.2% proficient in Math on the ACT. In contrast, Crosby Elementary School, the largest elementary school with 637 students, has concerning test scores, with only 13.8% proficient in ELA and 11.9% proficient in Math on the IAR, well below state averages.
While Harvard Junior High School stands out with slightly better academic performance than the other schools, with 33.5% of students proficient in ELA and 9.2% in Math on the IAR, the overall academic performance across the district is consistently low compared to state averages. This is further compounded by high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging around 25.4%, and high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population.
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