Summary:
The 60653 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 698 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, with 53.6% of students proficient or better, as well as strong math proficiency at 34.9%. Another high-performing school is Univ of Chicago Charter-Nth Kenwood, with 41.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 34.9% in math. At the high school level, King College Prep High School stands out with the highest graduation rate (89%) and lowest dropout rate (2.4%) among the high schools in the data set.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with some institutions struggling to meet district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism rates are consistently high, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, and the majority of schools serve predominantly low-income communities, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the per-student spending varies widely, from $4,439 at Perspectives Charter - IIT Campus to $32,435 at Chicago Military Academy High School, indicating potential funding inequities between the schools.
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