Summary:
The 60152 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: Locust Elementary School, Riley Community Cons School, and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 and Riley CCSD 18 districts.
Based on the available data, Riley Community Cons School stands out as the top-performing school in the area. It ranks in the top 19% of Illinois elementary schools, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. Riley Community Cons School also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may be serving a more advantaged student population. In contrast, Locust Elementary School and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School appear to be performing below the state average on many metrics, with lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates.
The data also reveals some interesting insights about the schools in this area. All three schools have chronic absenteeism rates that are significantly higher than the state average, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at Riley Community Cons School may be contributing factors to its stronger academic performance compared to the other schools. Further investigation into the underlying causes of these disparities, as well as targeted interventions to address chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges, could be valuable next steps for the district and community.
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