Summary:
The 61068 zip code area is home to 4 elementary schools serving grades K-5: Lincoln Elementary School, Tilton Elementary School, Central Elementary School, and Kings Elementary School. While the schools serve similar demographics, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, their academic performance varies significantly.
Kings Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking 642 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. It boasts the highest test scores in the area, with 69.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 48.1% in math, well above the state averages. Kings also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 7.2 and the highest per-student spending at $18,179. In contrast, the other 3 schools lag behind state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 28.7% to 30.7% in ELA and 19.7% to 30.7% in math.
One concerning trend across all 4 schools is the consistent 25.4% chronic absenteeism rate, which likely contributes to the academic struggles seen at Lincoln Elementary, Tilton Elementary, and Central Elementary. The data suggests that increased investment and resources, as seen at Kings Elementary, can translate to better academic outcomes, even in high-poverty areas served by the other schools in the 61068 zip code.
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