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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60538


At a glance
5
Schools
2,652
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedKaneland McDole Elementary School702nd of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
Nicholson Elementary School up 218 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Boulder Hill Elementary School 10.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 60538 zip code area is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, which include Lakewood Creek Elementary, Long Beach Elementary School, Boulder Hill Elementary School, Kaneland McDole Elementary School, and Nicholson Elementary School, vary in their academic performance, student demographics, and funding levels.

Kaneland McDole Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently exceeding district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Nicholson Elementary School lags behind in academic achievement. Lakewood Creek Elementary has shown steady improvement in its test scores over the past few years, while the other schools in the area have more mixed results.

The schools in the 60538 zip code area also differ in their student-teacher ratios, per-student spending, and free and reduced lunch rates, which may contribute to the disparities in academic performance. Notably, the high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools suggest that attendance may be a significant challenge in the area, potentially impacting student learning and achievement. Further investigation into the factors driving these differences could provide valuable insights to help address the educational needs of the community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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