Summary:
The 60642 zip code in Chicago, Illinois is home to 3 elementary schools: Rowe Elementary, Otis Elementary School, and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & International Center. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education.
Among the 3 schools, Otis Elementary School stands out with the highest test scores, with 22.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 9.2% in Math. This may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 and higher spending per student at $25,636. Lozano Elementary Bilingual & International Center also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, which may enable more personalized attention for its diverse student population. However, all 3 schools perform significantly below the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois state averages in both ELA and Math proficiency.
The schools in the 60642 zip code face additional challenges, such as high rates of poverty, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 69.03% to 88.49%, and chronic absenteeism rates between 25.4% and 25.4%. These factors likely contribute to the schools' low academic performance, which is reflected in their rankings in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach involving the schools, the district, and the broader community to provide the necessary resources and support for these students to succeed.
Thank you for your feedback!