Summary:
The 61108 zip code area of Rockford, Illinois is home to 4 elementary schools: Whitehead Elementary School, Rolling Green, Fairview Early Childhood Center, and Gregory Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face challenges, with all being ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the schools, Rolling Green stands out as the top performer, outpacing the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois state averages in several test score categories, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. This school also has a lower student-teacher ratio and spends the most per student, which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance. Gregory Elementary School also shows promise, outperforming the district and state in 5th grade English Language Arts.
However, the majority of the schools in this area consistently perform below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with Whitehead Elementary School having the lowest proficiency rates across all grades and subjects. Additionally, all schools in the 61108 zip code area have high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. This, combined with the high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that the schools in this specific geographic area face unique challenges that may require targeted interventions and support.
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