Summary:
The 61490 zip code has only one school, AlWood Middle/High School, which serves grades 6-12 and is part of the AlWood CUSD 225 school district. While the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 89.0% and spends $17,118 per student, it faces challenges in mathematics performance, with only 22.1% of students proficient or better in IAR/Mathematics compared to 38.5% statewide.
AlWood Middle/High School's performance in English Language Arts assessments is stronger, with 66.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to 51.7% statewide. However, the school's 25.4% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2024-2025 school year is relatively high and may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.
Overall, while AlWood Middle/High School has some areas of strength, such as its spending per student and performance in English Language Arts, it faces significant challenges in mathematics and high chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance suggests opportunities for targeted interventions and improvements to better support student learning and achievement.
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