Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60936

The 60936 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 district. The data shows that the middle and high schools in this district are strong performers, with GCMS High School ranking in the top 30% of Illinois high schools and GCMS Middle School ranking in the top 25% of Illinois middle schools.

The schools generally perform above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with GCMS Middle School standing out for its high ELA proficiency rates. However, the data also shows room for improvement in Mathematics, particularly at the middle school level. Additionally, all three schools have elevated chronic absenteeism rates, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.

The student population in the 60936 zip code area exhibits a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 36.16% at the high school to 49% at the elementary school. This diversity may present both challenges and opportunities for the district in terms of meeting the needs of all students. Overall, the data suggests that the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 district has some strong-performing schools, but also areas for improvement that the district should address to ensure the continued success of its students.