Summary:
The 61605 zip code area of Peoria, Illinois is home to 5 elementary schools, all of which are part of the Peoria School District 150, except for Pleasant Hill Elementary School which is part of the Pleasant Hill School District 69. The schools in this area face significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with most performing well below state and district averages on standardized assessments.
Among the schools, Pleasant Hill Elementary School stands out as the highest performer, with 37.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.5% in Mathematics across all grades. The school also has the highest state-wide ranking, placed 1651 out of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. In contrast, The Elise Ford Allen Academy had the lowest proficiency rates, with only 10.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 5% in Mathematics.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern across all schools in the 61605 zip code area, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 80% in all cases. These factors likely contribute to the overall low academic performance observed in the region, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes and improve educational outcomes for all students.
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