Summary:
The 62548 zip code is home to two schools: Mount Pulaski Elementary School and Mount Pulaski High School, both part of the Mt Pulaski CUSD 23 district. These schools demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and areas for improvement, with the elementary school excelling in core subjects and the high school achieving strong graduation and retention rates.
Mount Pulaski Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, particularly in the upper grades. The school's 56% proficiency rate in 5th grade Science also exceeds the state average of 40.6%. In contrast, Mount Pulaski High School has mixed results on ACT and PreACT Secure tests, with some areas above the state average and others below.
While both schools have a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Mount Pulaski High School stands out with a higher per-student spending of $22,861 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.3, compared to $16,335 and 13 at Mount Pulaski Elementary School. Additionally, the high school boasts an impressive 89.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate, indicating a strong focus on student success and retention.
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