Summary:
The 60428 zip code in Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools in this area serve predominantly low-income populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 93.45% to 100%, one school stands out as a potential bright spot - Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy.
Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy outperforms the other schools in the area on standardized tests, with 49.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 24.6% proficient or better in math, compared to district averages of 27% and 14.1%, respectively. The school also has a higher statewide ranking, placing in the top 2 stars out of 5 on SchoolDigger, while the other schools in the 60428 zip code are rated 0 or 1 star. This suggests that the STEAM-focused curriculum and approach at Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy may be more effective than the traditional curriculum at the other schools in the area.
However, the overall academic performance of schools in the 60428 zip code is concerning, with test scores across the district generally low compared to state averages. Chronic absenteeism rates are also high, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which likely contributes to the low academic achievement. Addressing these challenges, while also identifying and replicating the successful practices at Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy, could be a valuable approach for the Prairie-Hills Education Service District 144 and the Hazel Crest School District 152-5 to improve educational outcomes for students in this area.
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