Summary:
The 62049 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Hillsboro CUSD 3 school district. The data reveals a mix of standout performers and areas for improvement across the district.
Hillsboro Junior High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 304 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in English Language Arts, with 76.3% of students proficient or better, well above the state average. In contrast, Beckemeyer Elementary School has shown impressive growth, improving its ELA proficiency from 48.1% to 63.5% in the last year, thanks in part to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8.
While the schools generally perform well, they face challenges with chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average across all three institutions. Additionally, the schools serve populations with varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 39.68% to 50%. Understanding the impact of these socioeconomic factors could provide valuable insights for the district as it works to support student success.
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