Summary:
The 60472 zip code is home to a single middle school, Kellar School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average, Kellar School has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools over the past few years.
Kellar School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, falls below the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 50.6% compared to the state average of 53.1%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 20.9% compared to the state average of 38.5%. Additionally, the school's 8th grade Science proficiency rate of 38.1% was lower than the state average of 45.4%.
The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (75%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. While the school's resource allocation, including per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, is higher than the state average, these factors alone do not appear to be driving improved student outcomes. Addressing the complex issues of socioeconomic factors, academic performance, and attendance may require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to support the students and community served by Kellar School within the Posen-Robbins Education Service District 143-5.
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