Summary:
The 62341 zip code area is home to two schools - Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton High School, both part of the Hamilton CCSD 328 district. While the elementary school stands out as a high-performing institution, the high school's performance is more mixed, with room for improvement in academic achievement.
Hamilton Elementary School consistently outperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics assessments, with 64.2% and 42.5% of students proficient or better, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3 and has a strong 3-year ranking history, placing it in the top third of Illinois elementary schools.
In contrast, Hamilton High School has lower proficiency rates compared to the state in various assessments, including ACT, PreACT Secure, and SAT. However, the school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and a relatively low dropout rate of 2.4% in 2024-2025. The high school also spent significantly more per student ($18,136) compared to the elementary school ($11,518), which may be an area for further investigation.
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