Summary:
The 60481 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Wilmington CUSD 209U district. The schools in this area generally perform above the state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts, with Wilmington Middle School and Wilmington High School standing out as top performers in the region.
Wilmington High School ranks in the top 25-30% of Illinois high schools, with high proficiency rates on standardized tests, a relatively low dropout rate of 2.4%, and a graduation rate of 89%. Wilmington Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top 20-25% of Illinois middle schools, with very high proficiency rates in English Language Arts. In contrast, the elementary schools in the area show more mixed results, with L.J. Stevens Intermediate School having lower proficiency rates in both ELA and math compared to district and state averages.
The schools in this area face some challenges, including relatively high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42-52%, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage in the student population. Additionally, all the schools report high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%, which could be an area of focus for the district. Overall, the data suggests a school district with some strong performing secondary schools, but also potential areas for improvement, particularly at the elementary level and in addressing economic disadvantages and attendance issues among the student population.
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