Summary:
The 60936 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, GCMS Elementary School, which serves 498 students as part of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 district. While the school's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, it has shown some strengths, particularly in English Language Arts and science proficiency, though there is room for improvement in math.
GCMS Elementary School's statewide ranking has varied, going from 686 out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 817 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024, and 734 out of 2,056 in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates in ELA were above the state average in 2024-2025 (61.9% vs. 53.1%), but below the district average (67.3%). In math, the school's proficiency rates were slightly below the state average (39% vs. 38.5%) and the district average (37.3%). However, the school's performance has generally improved from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025, with increases in both ELA and math proficiency rates.
The school serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 49% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school appears to be well-resourced, with above-average spending per student ($15,627) and a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1. These factors may contribute to the school's academic performance, though additional data on similar schools or districts would be needed to fully understand the school's strengths and weaknesses in comparison to its peers.
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