Summary:
The 60954 zip code area has only one elementary school, Je-Neir Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance has been consistently below state averages, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 32.3% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.1%, and the proficiency rate in Mathematics was 29.8%, compared to the state average of 38.5%.
Je-Neir Elementary School has faced declining academic performance, with proficiency rates dropping from 16.1% in ELA and 10.2% in Math in 2023-2024 to 32.3% in ELA and 29.8% in Math in 2024-2025. The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 73.67% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1 and above-average per-student spending of $15,283 for the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance continues to lag behind state averages.
The data highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors influencing Je-Neir Elementary School's performance and the implementation of targeted strategies to address the identified challenges. Ongoing monitoring and data-driven decision-making will be crucial in improving the school's outcomes and ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education. The school is part of the Momence CUSD 1 district, and the district's leadership will play a critical role in supporting the school's efforts to enhance student learning and achievement.
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