Summary:
The 60191 zip code area in Wood Dale, Illinois is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools in this area face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, there are also some standout performers that are worth highlighting.
The clear standout in the area is Wood Dale Junior High School, which ranks 595 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 55.6% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025. Its math proficiency, while lower than ELA, is still above the district average. Another school worth noting is Westview Elementary School, which has shown improvement in recent years, moving up in the statewide rankings, and has the highest 5th grade ELA and math proficiency rates among the elementary schools in the area.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern, such as the high rates of chronic absenteeism across all schools, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%. Additionally, the schools have relatively high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.25% to 52.3%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The district may need to focus on addressing these issues to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Wood Dale School District 7.
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