Summary:
The 61282 zip code area is home to 3 elementary schools serving students from grades K-5: George O Barr School, Bowlesburg Elementary School, and Eagle Ridge School. These schools operate under the Silvis School District 34, East Moline School District 37, and Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36, respectively.
Among the three schools, George O Barr School stands out with the highest student enrollment of 422 and the best academic performance, with 44.1% of students proficient or better in ELA and 21.4% in Math for the 2024-2025 school year. Bowlesburg Elementary School follows closely, with the second-highest enrollment of 311 students and the second-highest test scores, with 35.1% proficient or better in ELA and 24.4% in Math.
However, all three schools face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (25.4%), low proficiency rates compared to state averages, and declining performance trends over the past few years. Additionally, Bowlesburg Elementary School and Eagle Ridge School serve predominantly low-income student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 98%. These socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes in the 61282 zip code area.
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