Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62024

The 62024 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Eastwood Elementary School and Washington Elementary School) and 1 middle school (East Alton Middle School) - all part of the East Alton School District 13. While the schools generally perform below state averages, East Alton Middle School stands out as the top performer, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state.

East Alton Middle School's strong academic performance is evident, with 43.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 24.2% in Mathematics, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, the elementary schools in the area have more room for improvement, particularly in Mathematics proficiency. However, Eastwood Elementary School shows promise, with 39.4% of 5th-graders meeting or exceeding ELA standards, a higher rate than the state average.

Across the schools, socioeconomic factors appear to play a role, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, especially at Washington Elementary School. This, coupled with lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratios, may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average at two of the schools, could also be a focus area for improvement.