Summary:
The 60804 zip code area in Illinois is home to three middle schools: Unity Junior High School, Cicero East Elementary School, and Columbus East Elementary School. These schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.78% to 84.15%.
The data reveals that all three schools in the 60804 zip code area are performing significantly below state averages on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. For example, in 2024-2025, the proficiency rate in English Language Arts for all grades at Unity Junior High School was 29.5%, compared to the state average of 53.1%. Similarly, the schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% in 2024-2025.
Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $20,419 at Cicero East Elementary School to $22,047 at Unity Junior High School, the schools continue to struggle to improve student outcomes. This suggests a need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the underlying issues and supporting the communities served by these Cicero School District 99 schools.
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