Summary:
The 62454 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School, both serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade.
Based on the available data, there are no clear standout schools in this area. Both Washington Elementary and Lincoln Elementary appear to be performing at a similar level, with no significant differences in their key metrics. However, Lincoln Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's academic performance, as measured by IAR test scores, is significantly below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Washington Elementary has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (59.85%) compared to Lincoln Elementary (49.85%). Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%. The district-level performance (Robinson CUSD 2) is also below the state average in many areas, suggesting a need for district-wide initiatives to improve educational outcomes.
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