Summary:
The zip code 60804 in Cicero, Illinois is home to 17 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Cicero School District 99. The district is ranked 730 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
While most schools in the district underperform compared to state averages, a few stand out as exceptions. Abe Lincoln Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, as well as the highest 4-year graduation rate and lowest dropout rate among the high schools. Warren Park School and Liberty Elementary School also outperform the district and state averages in key academic metrics. However, the district as a whole struggles with low graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and significantly below-average test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The data reveals that the schools in the Cicero School District 99 face significant challenges, with most schools underperforming compared to state averages. The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community, may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance. While a few schools stand out as models of success, the district as a whole requires a deeper understanding of the systemic issues and targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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