Summary:
The 62450 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Richland County CUSD 1 district. These schools generally perform above the state average, with Richland County Middle School standing out as a top performer, ranking in the top 30% of Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Richland County High School also performs well, ranking in the top 40% of Illinois high schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school has a solid 89% 4-year graduation rate and a relatively low 2.4% dropout rate. However, all 4 schools in the area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging around 25.4%, which is an area that needs to be addressed.
While the schools generally perform above state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, there is still room for improvement, particularly in Mathematics. Identifying best practices from the top-performing schools and implementing them across the district could help raise achievement levels. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary and middle schools suggest these schools may serve more economically disadvantaged populations, which could be an area to investigate further to ensure equitable resources and support are provided.
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