Summary:
The 61814 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Bismarck-Henning Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. While the school has a higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes compared to state averages, its academic performance has been declining over the past three years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics falling below both district and state levels.
Bismarck-Henning Elementary School's statewide ranking has dropped from 911 out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,284 out of 2,056 in 2024-2025, indicating a concerning trend. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly lower than the Bismarck Henning CUSD district and the state averages, with a 2024-2025 ELA proficiency rate of 33.3% compared to the district's 49.4% and the state's 53.1%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 41% compared to the district's 29% and the state's 38.5%.
The school's higher per-student spending of $14,097 in 2023-2024 and lower student-teacher ratio of 14.2 suggest a focus on providing additional resources and support to students. However, the continued underperformance on state assessments indicates that these resources may not be effectively translating into improved academic outcomes. Further analysis of how these resources are being utilized and targeted could help identify opportunities for more impactful interventions to address the achievement gaps and improve student learning at Bismarck-Henning Elementary School.
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