Summary:
The 61438 zip code area has only one elementary school, West Prairie North Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has a total enrollment of 154 students. The school is part of the West Prairie CUSD 103 district, which is ranked 461 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Prairie North Elementary School is facing significant academic challenges, with test scores consistently below the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, going from 1065 out of 2077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1504 out of 2056 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star rating. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% for the 2024-2025 school year, which could be contributing to the academic struggles.
Despite the academic challenges, West Prairie North Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, which could be an asset if leveraged effectively. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 50% in 2024-2025 was higher than the district (51.4%) and state (40.6%) averages, suggesting that there may be opportunities to build upon this strength. Overall, the data indicates that the school is facing significant challenges and may require targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and engagement.
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