Summary:
The 60466 zip code area in Illinois is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The data reveals a diverse range of academic performance, with some schools significantly outperforming others within the same zip code and even the same school districts.
Illinois School stands out as the highest-ranked school in the data set, outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Mohawk Primary Center and Blackhawk Primary Center, both part of the Park Forest School District 163, also show strong performance, particularly in Mathematics proficiency.
In contrast, Talala Elementary School stands out with the lowest proficiency rates in both subject areas, as well as the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 99.65%, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, highlighting the persistent challenge of addressing the achievement gap and the need for targeted interventions and support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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