Summary:
The 61115 zip code area is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the Harlem UD 122 school district, which is ranked 625 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools serve grades ranging from pre-K/kindergarten to 6th grade, with student populations ranging from 266 to 562.
Among the schools, Olson Park Elementary School and Ralston Elementary School stand out, with Olson Park significantly outperforming the district and state averages on standardized test scores, especially in English Language Arts, and Ralston performing better than the district average on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics. Both schools also have a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch compared to the other schools in the area.
However, the other schools in the 61115 zip code area struggle significantly, with test scores well below state averages. All schools in the district have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools range from 46.26% to 70.82% of students receiving free/reduced lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the area. The data suggests that targeted interventions and support, along with a focus on addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors, will be crucial in improving the educational experiences and outcomes for students in this district.
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