Summary:
The 60073 zip code area is home to 7 elementary schools across two school districts - Round Lake CUSD 116 and Grayslake CCSD 46. While the schools in Grayslake CCSD 46, such as Park East School and Avon Center Elementary School, consistently rank among the top performers in Illinois, the Round Lake CUSD 116 schools generally lag behind in academic achievement.
The data reveals stark differences in key metrics between the two districts. The Grayslake CCSD 46 schools significantly outperform their Round Lake CUSD 116 counterparts on state assessments, with Park East School boasting 71.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to just 25.2% at Raymond Ellis Elementary. Additionally, the Round Lake CUSD 116 schools have much higher rates of free/reduced lunch recipients and chronic absenteeism, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges facing these communities.
Despite the overall performance gap, the data also highlights the potential for high achievement even in challenged districts. Park East School stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. This suggests that factors beyond just school-level resources may be at play in driving academic outcomes, and that strong performance is possible with the right strategies and support in place.
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