Summary:
The 60481 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, L J Stevens Intermediate School and Bruning Elementary School, both part of the Wilmington CUSD 209U district. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities in the local community.
L J Stevens Intermediate School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 49.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, and 54.3% were proficient or better in Math, surpassing the district and state. In contrast, Bruning Elementary School serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.07%) compared to L J Stevens Intermediate School (45.89%), indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population.
Both schools face challenges, with a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average. However, the data suggests the district is allocating additional resources to support the needs of the more economically disadvantaged students at Bruning Elementary School, as evidenced by the higher spending per student ($14,534) compared to L J Stevens Intermediate School ($13,366). Understanding these nuances can help inform district-level decisions and targeted support to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
Thank you for your feedback!