Summary:
The 61501 zip code area has only one elementary school, Astoria Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the Astoria CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 585 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Astoria Elementary School's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 609 out of 2077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) to 1103 out of 2067 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's academic proficiency rates on the IAR exams are mixed, with some grades performing well above the district and state averages, while others struggle significantly. For example, 5th grade students have high proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science, but 4th grade students have very low Math proficiency.
The school faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 61.48%. However, the school spends more per student than the state average and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be positive factors in supporting student success. Overall, Astoria Elementary School appears to have areas of strength, but also faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance and serving a high-needs student population.
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