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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 61350


At a glance
13
Schools
3,504
Students
6
Districts
Top rankedMcKinley Elementary School395th of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
Lincoln Elementary School up 268 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Shepherd Middle School 11.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
2★
7 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 61350 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Wallace Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others, such as Ottawa Township High School, struggle to meet state benchmarks.

The high-performing schools, like Wallace and McKinley, boast exceptional academic results, with proficiency rates well above the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the lower-performing schools, such as Lincoln Elementary and Shepherd Middle School, have proficiency rates that fall significantly behind the state averages, particularly in Mathematics. The smaller, more rural schools, like Rutland Elementary and Deer Park C C Elementary, appear to have an advantage in terms of student-teacher ratios and per-student spending, which may contribute to their stronger academic results.

The data also reveals that the schools in the 61350 zip code serve a diverse population, with varying rates of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in student performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support these students. Overall, the schools in this area display a range of strengths and challenges, underscoring the importance of continuous improvement and the need for school administrators and policymakers to develop strategies that address the unique needs of each institution.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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