Summary:
The 60120 zip code area of Elgin, Illinois is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and face challenges in providing equitable, high-quality education.
One standout school in the area is Hilltop Elementary School, which ranks significantly higher than the other elementary schools, with a statewide ranking in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hilltop's students perform well above the School District U-46 and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the IAR assessments. Another high-performing school is the Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter, which also outperforms the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.
However, many of the schools in the 60120 zip code area struggle with low proficiency rates on the IAR assessments, with most elementary and middle schools scoring below 50% proficient in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high school, Elgin High School, also has low proficiency rates, with only about 33% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA and 20% in Math. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate is high across the schools, ranging from 25-26%, significantly higher than the state average. These factors, combined with the high proportion of economically disadvantaged students served by the schools, suggest significant inequities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the 60120 zip code area.
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