Summary:
The 62262 zip code in Illinois is home to a single elementary school, Mulberry Grove Elementary School, which serves students from the Mulberry Grove CUSD 1 district. While the school has a relatively small student population of 159, it faces several challenges, including declining performance, low academic achievement, and high chronic absenteeism.
Mulberry Grove Elementary School's statewide ranking has dropped from 816 out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,302 out of 2,056 in 2024-2025, with its star rating declining from 3 to 2 stars. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics, are significantly lower than the state averages, suggesting that students are struggling academically compared to their peers across Illinois. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite these challenges, Mulberry Grove Elementary School does have some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, which suggests that students may receive more individualized attention. However, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 57.86% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which can impact educational outcomes. Overall, the data indicates that the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and address the various challenges facing the school.
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