Summary:
The 61820 zip code area of Champaign, Illinois is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from early childhood through 5th grade. Based on the available data, South Side Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the area, consistently outpacing district and state averages on standardized test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Stratton Elementary School and Washington Elementary School lag behind, with significantly lower proficiency rates across all grade levels.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the 61820 zip code. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 58.6% of students at South Side Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 20.1% at Stratton Elementary and 18% at Washington Elementary. This disparity suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student demographics, play a significant role in driving student performance.
Across the 5 schools, chronic absenteeism rates were consistent at 25.4% in 2024-2025, which may be an area for improvement district-wide. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Washington Elementary and Stratton Elementary, also had the lowest test scores, pointing to potential equity concerns in the district. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the performance and characteristics of elementary schools in the 61820 zip code, with South Side Elementary emerging as the standout school in the area.
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