Summary:
The 61834 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Southwest Elementary School and Meade Park Elementary School - both of which serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are struggling, with consistently low performance metrics compared to state averages.
Both Southwest Elementary and Meade Park Elementary have very low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 19.4% and 18.6% of students, respectively, meeting or exceeding state standards in 2024-2025. The schools' statewide rankings are also very low, with Southwest Elementary ranked 1,829 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and Meade Park Elementary ranked 1,880 out of 2,056. These schools serve communities with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the extremely high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which exceed 90% at both schools.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending at these schools, the data suggests that the schools are facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed. The fact that both schools are part of the Danville CCSD 118 district, which is ranked 783 out of 811 in Illinois and has a 0-star rating, indicates that district-level factors may also be contributing to the poor performance of these elementary schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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