Summary:
The 62095 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 high school, 1 elementary school, and 1 middle school. While the schools serve a high-need population with a significant proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the academic performance across these institutions is generally below state averages, particularly in mathematics.
East Alton-Wood River High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 417th out of 697 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 to 516th out of 698 in 2024-2025. The school has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. Student test scores are also below state averages, with only 40.8% proficient or better in ELA and 23.1% in Math for 11th graders. In contrast, Lewis-Clark Elementary School has shown some improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 1061st out of 2077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1289th out of 2056 in 2024-2025, though it still struggles with high chronic absenteeism and below-average student performance in Math.
Across the schools in the 62095 zip code, student performance on standardized tests is generally below state averages, particularly in Math. Dropout rates at East Alton-Wood River High School are 2.4%, and the schools serve a relatively high-need population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 68.08% at the high school to 78.72% at Lewis-Clark Elementary School. While spending per student is relatively high, ranging from $16,537 at Lewis-Clark Elementary to $18,952 at East Alton-Wood River High School, the schools in the 62095 zip code area continue to face challenges in improving academic outcomes for their students.
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