Summary:
The 60941 zip code area has only one elementary school, Herscher Intermediate School, which serves grades 2-5 and is part of the Herscher CUSD 2 district. While the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades, it has shown some improvement from the previous year. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is relatively high, which could be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance.
Herscher Intermediate School's per-student spending of $16,290 is higher than the state average, but it's unclear if this additional funding is being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio of 12.4 is relatively low, which could indicate a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, from 689 out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 957 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024, and 942 out of 2,056 in 2024-2025.
Overall, while Herscher Intermediate School faces some challenges in academic performance, the school's focus on smaller class sizes and additional funding could be leveraged to improve student outcomes. It would be important to further investigate the factors contributing to the school's fluctuating statewide ranking and explore strategies to enhance its academic performance and overall standing.
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