Summary:
The 62080 zip code is home to two schools, Ramsey High School and Ramsey Elementary School, both part of the Ramsey CUSD 204 district. While Ramsey Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools, Ramsey High School lags behind the state averages in academic proficiency.
Ramsey Elementary School boasts impressive academic results, with 73.1% of 3rd and 4th-graders proficient in English Language Arts and 53.8% of 4th-graders proficient in Math, significantly higher than the state averages. In contrast, Ramsey High School's proficiency rates on the SAT and IAR assessments are below the state averages, with only 11.9% of 11th-graders proficient in Math and 19.1% proficient in English Language Arts.
Both schools serve a predominantly white student population, with over 95% of students identifying as white. However, a significant percentage of students at both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite the resource allocation being similar, with comparable per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, the stark difference in academic performance suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be at play.
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