Summary:
The 61330 zip code area is home to two schools - Allen School School, an elementary school, and La Moille Junior/Senior High School, a high school. While La Moille Junior/Senior High School appears to be the stronger performing school overall, both institutions face significant challenges in terms of academic achievement, attendance, and resource allocation.
La Moille Junior/Senior High School has higher test scores across various subjects and grade levels, a higher 4-year graduation rate (89%), and a lower dropout rate (2.4%) compared to the elementary school. In contrast, Allen School School has struggled academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years.
Both schools in the 61330 zip code area face high rates of chronic absenteeism, at 25.4%, which is significantly above the state average. Additionally, the disparity in spending per student between the two schools ($17,534 for Allen School School vs. $22,214 for La Moille Junior/Senior High School) suggests that resource allocation may be a contributing factor to the differences in academic performance. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the 61330 zip code area.
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