Summary:
The 60050 zip code area in Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the McHenry CCSD 15 and McHenry CHSD 156 districts. While the districts are ranked 383 and 298 out of 811 in Illinois, respectively, and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out for their exceptional performance.
Landmark Elementary School is the highest-performing school in the group, ranking 478 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars. Landmark has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Valley View Elementary School also performs well, ranking 806 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars, with the second-highest proficiency rates in both subjects.
While the schools in the 60050 zip code area generally have strong graduation rates and low dropout rates, they struggle with high chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting a rate of 25.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, there is a wide range of spending per student, from $17,712 to $21,599, but the relationship between spending and student performance is not always clear, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and school leadership, may play a significant role in student outcomes.
Thank you for your feedback!