Summary:
The zip code 60938 is home to a single elementary school, Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, significantly outpacing the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman boasts an impressive 87.2% proficiency rate in ELA and an even higher 89.4% in Mathematics, far surpassing the district averages of 63.8% and 48.9%, respectively, as well as the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%. This academic excellence is likely supported by the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. However, the school faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average and may impact student learning.
While the school's high spending per student of $17,680 suggests access to significant resources, it will be important to monitor whether these resources are being effectively utilized to support all students, particularly the 65.16% who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. By addressing attendance issues and ensuring equitable access to resources, Iroquois West CUSD 10 can continue to build on the academic success of Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman and provide a high-quality education for all students in the community.
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