Summary:
Zip code 61552, serving the Mossville/Chillicothe area of Illinois, is home to two public schools—Mossville Elementary School (Pre-K through 5th grade) and Mossville Junior High (6th through 8th grade)—both part of the Il Valley Central Unified School District 321, which ranks in the top third of Illinois districts.
Mossville Elementary School is the standout in this area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 84th percentile statewide. It significantly outperforms both the district and state averages, with 74.1% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 58% in math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. In contrast, Mossville Junior High also earns 4 stars but shows more variability, with proficiency rates of 58.3% in ELA and 47.5% in math. A notable "middle school slide" is evident: ELA proficiency drops from 74.1% at the elementary level to 58.3% in junior high, with 7th and 8th graders falling to 52.5%. Math performance also declines, as 6th graders outperform the district (49.1% vs. 38.9%), but by 8th grade, proficiency drops to 39.3%.
Chronic absenteeism is a key differentiator: both schools are well below the state average of 25.4%, but the rate nearly doubles from 11.9% at the elementary school to 16.3% at the junior high, slightly exceeding the district average of 15.9%. Despite serving a population where 41-47% of students are economically disadvantaged, both schools achieve well above state averages, highlighting effective teaching and leadership. With identical per-pupil spending of $10,917, the elementary school produces top-tier results while the junior high is solid but not exceptional, underscoring that factors like school culture and instructional strategies play a significant role in outcomes.
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