Summary:
The 61914 zip code area is home to two schools - Okaw Valley High School and Okaw Valley Elementary School, both part of the Okaw Valley CUSD 302 district. While the schools serve a relatively small student population, the data suggests they are struggling academically, with both institutions performing below state averages on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates.
Okaw Valley High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 89.0%, which is lower than the state average, and its test scores in English Language Arts (45.9%), Math (29.7%), and Science (45.9%) all fall short of Illinois' proficiency levels. The elementary school faces similar challenges, with just 31.7% of students proficient in ELA and 23.3% in Math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. Both schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%, which could be a contributing factor to their academic performance.
Economically, the schools serve a disadvantaged population, with over 50% of students at the high school and over 60% at the elementary school qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the high school spends more per student ($15,437) than the elementary school ($13,607), this does not appear to be translating into better outcomes. Overall, the data suggests the schools in the 61914 zip code area are in need of targeted interventions and support to improve student achievement and address the underlying challenges facing the district.
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