Summary:
The 61238 zip code is home to two schools: Cambridge Community Grade School and Cambridge Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Cambridge CUSD 227 district. While Cambridge Community Grade School stands out as a high-performing elementary school, Cambridge Junior/Senior High School demonstrates more average performance.
Cambridge Community Grade School consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in Illinois, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts (71%) and Mathematics (61.3%) that exceed state averages. In contrast, Cambridge Junior/Senior High School's performance is more middle-of-the-pack, with lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics (43.8%). However, the high school maintains a solid 89% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate.
Both schools face similar socioeconomic challenges, with around 47% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Cambridge Community Grade School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which could be an area for improvement. Overall, the data suggests that the 61238 zip code offers a mixed educational landscape, with a standout elementary school but more average performance at the secondary level. Understanding the factors that contribute to these differences could help inform strategies to support student success across all grade levels in the community.
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