Summary:
The 60561 zip code area is home to four high-performing elementary schools: Concord Elementary School, Mark DeLay School, Elizabeth Ide Elementary School, and Lace Elementary School. These schools serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and have consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with two schools, Concord and Lace, ranking among the top elementary schools in Illinois.
Concord Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (68.2%) and Mathematics (69.3%) across all grades, significantly outpacing the state averages. Lace Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in most grade levels. Both schools have maintained their high rankings and 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past three years, indicating a sustained commitment to excellence.
While the schools in the 60561 zip code area serve communities with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the differences in free and reduced-price lunch rates, the data suggests that high academic performance can be achieved in diverse settings. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Concord Elementary School may contribute to its strong academic outcomes, highlighting the potential impact of educational resources and support on student performance. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the data set are a concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance.
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