Summary:
The 62204 zip code area in Illinois is home to two elementary schools - Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence and James Avant Elementary School, both serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. These schools operate under the East St Louis School District 189, serving a high-need population with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While both schools face similar challenges, the data reveals notable differences in their performance. James Avant Elementary School stands out, ranking higher than Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a 3-star rating compared to Wyvetter Younge's 2-star rating. James Avant also outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency across multiple grade levels, while maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.1 compared to 14 at Wyvetter Younge.
On the other hand, Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence showed strong performance in English Language Arts for upper grade levels (6th-8th), with proficiency rates exceeding 60%. However, both schools struggled with overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, lagging behind state averages. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% at both schools could be a crucial step in improving student outcomes in this community.
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