Summary:
The 61913 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Atwood-Hammond Grade School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 232 students. The school is part of the Arthur CUSD 305 school district, which is ranked 459 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Atwood-Hammond Grade School's academic performance is generally stronger than the district and state averages, with the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics exceeding the district and state levels. However, the school's performance varies across grade levels, with 5th and 7th grades showing particularly strong ELA proficiency, while 8th grade lags behind. In Mathematics, the school's 3rd and 5th grade students outperform the district and state, but 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students struggle, with 8th grade having a 0% proficiency rate.
The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is a significant concern and may be impacting its overall academic performance. Additionally, the school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic need, with 59.48% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school has access to adequate resources, with a relatively high per-student spending of $13,705 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.6, which could be leveraged to support student learning and address areas of concern.
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