Summary:
The 61603 zip code area of Peoria, Illinois is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Lincoln School and Glen Oak Community Learning Center) and 1 middle school (Von Steuben Middle School). While these schools face significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance compared to district and state averages, a few standout schools and key insights emerge from the data.
Von Steuben Middle School stands out as the highest performing school in the area, with the best proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.7%) and Mathematics (5.4%). The school's 8th grade proficiency rates are also notably higher than the Peoria School District 150 and state averages. Glen Oak Community Learning Center also shows promise, with the highest proficiency rates in ELA across all grades (17.6%) and a relatively lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the other schools.
However, the data reveals significant performance gaps across all three schools, with proficiency rates well below district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism rates are also high, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as the schools with lower percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients tend to have higher proficiency rates. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the persistent challenges faced by these schools and improve student outcomes.
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