Summary:
The 61843 zip code in Illinois is home to two schools: Fisher Grade School, an elementary school, and Fisher Junior/Senior High School. While both schools are part of the Fisher CUSD 1 district, they exhibit significant differences in academic performance and resource allocation.
Fisher Junior/Senior High School stands out as the stronger performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of high schools in Illinois and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, including ACT, PreACT Secure, and SAT. In contrast, Fisher Grade School has a more mixed academic record, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The high school also spends significantly more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the elementary school.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, well above the state average. However, Fisher Junior/Senior High School maintains a strong 89.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as both schools have a substantial proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with the elementary school having a higher percentage than the high school. These findings suggest the need to investigate the underlying causes of the performance differences and address the attendance challenges across the district to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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