Summary:
The 61051 zip code is home to two high-performing schools, Chadwick-Milledgeville Elementary School and Chadwick-Milledgeville Junior High School, which serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Both schools consistently rank among the top schools in Illinois, with the elementary school in the top 20% and the junior high in the top 35% of all state schools.
Academically, the schools excel, with students scoring significantly above state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics on standardized tests. At the elementary school, 70.2% of students are proficient or better in ELA and 65.5% in Math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. The junior high school also outperforms the state, with 69.9% proficiency in ELA and 37.3% in Math. The schools' strong performance is likely due to the district's investment in resources, with high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios.
While the schools serve a relatively more economically advantaged student population, with lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to the state average, the data suggests the district is effectively supporting student learning and achievement across all demographics. By continuing to identify and address specific areas for improvement, such as the junior high school's math proficiency, the Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399 can ensure these schools remain among the top-performing in Illinois.
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