Summary:
The 60090 zip code area in Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, with varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation.
Among the standout schools in the area, Jack London Middle School and Booth Tarkington Elementary School are the top performers, ranking in the top 50% of Illinois schools in their respective categories and earning 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools outperform the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the IAR assessments. In contrast, Wheeling High School, the only high school in the data set, performs reasonably well, ranking in the top 40% of Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating, with a graduation rate of 89%.
The data reveals a significant disparity in performance between the middle schools and elementary schools, with the middle schools generally outperforming the elementary schools on standardized assessments. Additionally, the schools with higher percentages of free/reduced-price lunch recipients tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. The higher per-student spending at Wheeling High School compared to the elementary and middle schools may contribute to its relatively stronger performance, though further analysis would be needed to determine the relationship between funding and outcomes. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools in the area, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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