Summary:
The 60150 zip code in Illinois has only one elementary school, Malta Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, this school appears to be struggling academically, with below-average performance on standardized tests and a relatively low ranking among Illinois elementary schools.
Malta Elementary School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is quite high, and its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.6%), Mathematics (17.9%), and Science (16.7%) are all significantly lower than the state averages. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 68.29% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively small student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and the high per-student spending of $19,906, the school's academic performance remains a concern.
Overall, the data suggests that DeKalb CUSD 428, the district that oversees Malta Elementary School, may need to focus on improving the school's curriculum, teaching methods, and support for students, particularly in the areas of mathematics and science. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and the needs of the school's low-income student population should also be a priority for the district and the school's administration.
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