Summary:
The 60424 zip code area has only one elementary school, Gardner Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite being a relatively small school, Gardner Elementary has maintained a consistent middle-to-upper ranking among Illinois elementary schools, suggesting it provides a stable and quality education to its students.
Gardner Elementary School's performance on state assessments is mixed, with 58.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 41.4% proficient or better in Math, which are above the state averages. However, the school's strength lies in science, with 50% of 5th graders and 72.2% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to state averages of 40.6% and 45.4%. The school also has a higher-than-average spending per student and smaller class sizes, which may contribute to its overall performance.
While the school faces some socioeconomic challenges, with 45.52% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, it is effectively addressing these challenges and providing a quality education to its students. The Gardner CCSD 72C district, which oversees Gardner Elementary School, has demonstrated a commitment to supporting its students and ensuring they receive the resources they need to succeed.
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