Summary:
The schools in zip code 60099 serve a diverse community, with 12 schools across two school districts - Zion Education Service District 6 and Beach Park CCSD 3. The data reveals significant academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by these schools, with most performing well below state averages on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics.
A few schools stand out as relatively higher performing, such as New Technical High - Zion-Benton East, which ranks 452 out of 698 Illinois high schools, and Oak Crest School, which ranks 1,552 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools. However, even these top-performing schools in the zip code struggle to meet state standards. The data also reveals high rates of economic disadvantage, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 50% to over 89% across the schools.
Addressing the significant academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools in this zip code will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses both the academic and non-academic needs of students. Strategies that have proven effective at the higher-performing schools in the area may provide valuable insights and opportunities for improvement across the district.
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