Summary:
The 60160 zip code area is home to 4 public schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools generally perform below state averages on academic assessments, Jane Addams Elementary School stands out as a strong performer, with over 55% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 48% proficient in Mathematics. In contrast, Grant Elementary School has the lowest proficiency rates, with only 30.9% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 21.2% in Mathematics.
The middle school, Stevenson Middle School, performs better than the elementary schools in English Language Arts, with 53.9% of students proficient, but lags behind in Mathematics at 22.1% proficiency. The schools in the area also face challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
The disparities in academic performance and resource allocation among the schools in the 60160 zip code area suggest that addressing these inequities should be a priority for the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 and Bellwood School District 88, as well as the local community, to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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