Summary:
The 62301 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School and Early Childhood. These schools serve students from pre-K through 5th grade and are part of the Quincy School District 172. The data reveals potential disparities in academic performance and resource allocation between the two schools, as well as the socioeconomic challenges faced by the communities they serve.
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 1,224 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools. Its academic performance, with 42.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and 32.8% in Math, is below the district and state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. In contrast, Early Childhood does not have a statewide ranking or star rating, but it has a significantly higher per-student spending of $22,001 compared to $13,690 at Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School.
Both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with free/reduced lunch rates above 65%. This suggests that the schools may face significant socioeconomic challenges that could contribute to the academic performance issues observed at Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these disparities and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the 62301 zip code area.
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