Summary:
The 60475 zip code contains only one elementary school, Steger Intermediate Center, which serves grades 2-4 and is part of the Steger School District 194. While the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, its academic performance, as measured by Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exam proficiency rates, is significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts (31.8% vs. 53.1%) and Math (32.3% vs. 38.5%).
The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 83.51% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has been declining, from 1366 out of 2077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1466 out of 2056 in 2024-2025, suggesting it is not keeping pace with improvements in other schools across the state.
Despite the high per-student spending of $16,519, the school appears to be struggling to effectively allocate resources to support student learning and achievement. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, improving academic performance, and ensuring equitable access to resources will likely be key focus areas for the school and district in the coming years.
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