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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 61362


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2
Schools
1,020
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedHall High School283rd of 698 Illinois high schools
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John F Kennedy Elementary School up 168 spots statewide this year
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Summary:

The 61362 zip code area is home to two schools - John F Kennedy Elementary School and Hall High School. These schools serve a high-need population, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

John F Kennedy Elementary School is struggling academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. In contrast, Hall High School performs better, with English Language Arts proficiency rates above the state average, but Mathematics proficiency rates below average. Hall High School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0%.

Both schools face significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates and serving economically disadvantaged communities. Addressing these underlying factors will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in this area. Spring Valley CCSD 99 and Hall HSD 502 will need to work together to support these schools and ensure all students have access to a quality education.

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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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