Summary:
The 60110 zip code area is home to 7 elementary schools across two school districts - Community Unit School District 300 (CUSD 300) and Barrington CUSD 220. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational experiences within the same geographic region.
Among the standout schools in the 60110 area is Liberty Elementary School, which has the highest overall performance with stronger proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Sunny Hill Elementary School, which is part of the higher-ranked Barrington CUSD 220 district and outperforms the state across most metrics. In contrast, schools like Lakewood School, Meadowdale Elementary School, and Golfview Elementary School struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and student outcomes, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have the lowest academic performance. Additionally, resource allocation appears to play a role, with the higher-spending schools generally performing better. These disparities highlight the need to address educational inequities and ensure all students in the 60110 area have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their school or district affiliation.
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