Summary:
The 61760 zip code area is home to two schools - Fieldcrest High School and Fieldcrest Primary School, both part of the Fieldcrest CUSD 6 district. While Fieldcrest High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it generally performs at or above state and district averages, with a high graduation rate and low dropout rate. In contrast, Fieldcrest Primary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a high chronic absenteeism rate and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Fieldcrest High School has an enrollment of 284 students and spends $18,585 per student, with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages. In comparison, Fieldcrest Primary School has an enrollment of 202 students and spends $16,951 per student, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. However, the primary school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 58.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests a significant disparity in the performance of the two schools in the 61760 zip code area. While Fieldcrest High School has shown some positive indicators, Fieldcrest Primary School appears to be struggling, with consistently low rankings and high chronic absenteeism. Further investigation into the underlying factors, such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and community engagement, may provide valuable insights to address the performance disparities and improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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