Summary:
The 61231 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 1 elementary school, serving students across various grade levels. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools and areas for improvement across the district.
Apollo Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts that exceed the Mercer County School District 404 and state averages, despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Mercer County Junior High School and Matherville Intermediate School struggle with low proficiency rates in Math, with only 16.9% and 28.4% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state average of 38.5%.
The data also reveals a concerning 25.4% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance observed in some schools. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $11,582 to $15,621, suggests potential inequities in resource allocation that could be impacting student outcomes. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.5 to 14.2, indicate that class size may not be a significant factor in the schools' performance.
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