Best Public Schools in Zip Code 61277

The 61277 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 district. While the PLT Middle School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts, the other schools in the district struggle to meet state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

The Prophetstown Elementary School had 34.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59.1% in Mathematics, both below the district and state averages. Similarly, Prophetstown High School performed below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency on the ACT and SAT exams. This suggests a need to investigate the underlying factors contributing to these performance gaps and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes across all grade levels.

Additionally, the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 25.4% across all schools, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. While the district appears to allocate resources relatively evenly, with consistent per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, the academic performance disparities indicate that simply allocating resources evenly may not be enough to ensure all students are receiving the support they need to succeed. The district may need to consider targeted resource allocation and tailored interventions to address the unique needs of each school and student population.