Summary:
The 61814 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Bismarck Henning CUSD district. While the schools have some areas of strength, the data reveals disparities in academic performance that the district may need to address.
Bismarck-Henning Junior High School stands out as a consistent top performer, ranking in the top 50% of Illinois middle schools. The school excels in English Language Arts, with 57.4% of students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages of 49.4% and 53.1%. However, math proficiency lags behind, with only 23% of students proficient, well below the district and state averages. In contrast, Bismarck-Henning Elementary School has lower overall rankings, but its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 50.8% outperforms both the district and state.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism is an area of concern, with both the elementary and junior high schools reporting rates over 25% in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the data reveals a significant gap in math proficiency, with all schools in the 61814 zip code area performing well below the state average. The district may need to investigate the root causes of these issues and implement targeted strategies to improve student attendance and math instruction.
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