Summary:
The 61769 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Saunemin Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 120 students. The school is part of the Saunemin CCSD 438 district, which is ranked 642 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Saunemin Elementary School's academic performance is mixed compared to state averages, with ELA proficiency ranging from 35.7% to 50% and Math proficiency ranging from 20% to 37.5%. The school's overall ELA proficiency of 48.5% is below the state average of 53.1%, while its overall Math proficiency of 30.9% is also lower than the state average of 38.5%. However, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency of 50% is higher than the state average of 40.6%. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% may be contributing to the lower academic performance.
Despite the academic challenges, Saunemin Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8:1 and high per-student spending of $23,830, which is significantly higher than the state average. This suggests a focus on providing additional resources and support to students. However, the school's location in a high-poverty area, with 56.67% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may present additional challenges that the school is working to address. Overall, the data highlights the need for Saunemin Elementary School to focus on improving academic outcomes, particularly in ELA and Math, while also addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate.
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