Summary:
The 62040 zip code area in Illinois is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Granite City CUSD 9 district, except for Venice Elementary School which is part of the Venice CUSD 3 district. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high poverty rates, and concerning trends in chronic absenteeism.
Among the standout schools, Venice Elementary School stands out with the lowest enrollment, highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, and significantly higher spending per student, yet very low test scores. On the other hand, Granite City High School, the only high school in the data set, has the highest enrollment but also below-average test scores, a relatively high dropout rate, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%.
The data reveals stark socioeconomic disparities among the schools, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 54.64% at Prather Elementary to 98.82% at Venice Elementary. This likely contributes to the wide range of academic performance, with Frohardt Elementary being the highest-performing school in the data set. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to improve educational outcomes for all students in the 62040 zip code area.
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