Summary:
The 60153 zip code area is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade: Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and Washington Dual Language Academy. These schools serve the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 school district.
Based on the data, Washington Dual Language Academy stands out as the highest-performing school in the area. It has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 57.1% of Washington Dual Language Academy students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.3% for the district and 53.1% for the state. In math, 34.2% of Washington Dual Language Academy students were proficient, compared to 22.2% for the district and 38.5% for the state. The school also has a higher school-wide ranking and a higher percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards in science assessments.
While Washington Dual Language Academy stands out, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools and the district/state averages, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, all 4 schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% in the 2024-2025 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The schools also serve economically disadvantaged populations, with 55.87% to 63.61% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. These factors suggest the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to address the educational challenges faced by students in this area.
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