Summary:
The 60435 zip code area of Joliet, Illinois is home to 7 elementary schools, all part of the Joliet Public School District 86 except for Crystal Lawns Elementary, which is part of the Plainfield School District 202. The data reveals a mix of high and low performing schools, with significant gaps in academic achievement between the Joliet district schools and Crystal Lawns.
Taft Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School stand out as the top performers, with consistently strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across grade levels. In contrast, many of the other Joliet district schools exhibit inconsistent performance and lower overall achievement. Crystal Lawns Elementary, the lone Plainfield district school, significantly outperforms its Joliet counterparts, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools, with rates reaching over 25% in 2024-2025. Additionally, the schools serve high-poverty student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 50% to over 95%. This suggests socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student outcomes, though the standout performance of Taft and Thomas Jefferson indicates that effective practices can help overcome these challenges.
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