Summary:
The 61065 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the North Boone CUSD 200 district. While the district is ranked 404 out of 811 in Illinois and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools stand out in the area.
Poplar Grove Elementary School is the top performer, ranking 387 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 67.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.2% in Mathematics. In contrast, North Boone High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%, but its test scores are below the state average, with only 45.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 29% in Mathematics.
Across the district, the schools face some common challenges, such as a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have relatively high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 45.54% to 51.72%, suggesting socioeconomic factors may be impacting student learning and achievement. The district may benefit from addressing these systemic issues and exploring targeted interventions to support student success, particularly in the areas of academic performance and attendance.
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