Summary:
The 61734 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Delavan CUSD 703 district. While the performance of the elementary and middle schools lags behind state averages, Delavan High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 112 out of 698 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Delavan High School impresses with an 89% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. Its students perform well above state averages on college-readiness assessments like the ACT and PreACT Secure, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Delavan Elementary School and Delavan Junior High School struggle with proficiency rates, scoring below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the IAR assessments.
Across the district, high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.51% at the high school to 53.11% at the elementary school, indicate significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a concern, reaching 25.4% at both the elementary and high school levels. Addressing these issues, while also exploring the successful practices at the high school level, could be key focus areas for the district to drive improvement across all grade levels.
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