Summary:
The 61282 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: George O Barr School, Bowlesburg Elementary School, and Eagle Ridge School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and face a range of challenges, from low test scores to high poverty levels.
George O Barr School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with the best test scores in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. However, it also has the lowest school district ranking (722 out of 811 in Illinois) and a 1-star rating. In contrast, Bowlesburg Elementary School and Eagle Ridge School have lower test scores but are part of even lower-ranked school districts, with 0-star ratings.
All three schools face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (over 25%) and very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (over 66% at George O Barr School, and over 98% at Bowlesburg Elementary School and Eagle Ridge School). These factors likely contribute to the academic struggles faced by these schools, which are part of Silvis School District 34, East Moline School District 37, and Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36, all of which are ranked in the bottom quartile of Illinois school districts.
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