Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 60560

The 60560 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Yorkville Middle School and Yorkville Intermediate School - both of which are part of the Yorkville CUSD 115 district. These schools have demonstrated relatively strong academic performance, consistently outperforming state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency.

Yorkville Middle School stands out as the higher performer of the two, ranking 375 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperformed the district and state averages in ELA proficiency across all grades, and had a higher percentage of students proficient in Science compared to the district and state. In contrast, Yorkville Intermediate School lagged behind the district in ELA proficiency, though it still outperformed the state average.

Both schools face challenges in Math proficiency, with lower percentages of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to ELA. Additionally, both schools had high chronic absenteeism rates, which may impact overall academic achievement. The data suggests that resource allocation, with Yorkville Middle School having higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, may contribute to its stronger performance. Overall, the schools in the 60560 zip code area demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, providing parents with a nuanced understanding of the educational options available in this community.