Summary:
The 60544 zip code area in Plainfield, Illinois is home to 7 elementary schools that are part of the Plainfield School District 202. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and vary in their academic performance, student demographics, and other key metrics.
The top-performing schools in the area are Walkers Grove Elementary School, which is ranked 138 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, and Lincoln Elementary, which is ranked 222 and has a 4-star rating. These schools consistently achieve high test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math. They also have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a more advantaged student population.
In contrast, some schools like Lakewood Falls Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. These schools also have higher free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The district should investigate the factors contributing to these performance disparities and implement targeted interventions to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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