Summary:
The 62561 zip code area is home to three schools - Riverton Elementary School, Riverton High School, and Riverton Middle School - all part of the Riverton CUSD 14 district. Unfortunately, these schools appear to be underperforming compared to state-wide averages, with consistently low proficiency rates in core subjects and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Riverton Elementary School has particularly concerning performance, ranking in the bottom 30% of Illinois elementary schools with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Riverton High School also has mediocre test scores, with proficiency rates below the state average in English, Math, and Science, and a graduation rate slightly below the state average. Riverton Middle School has mixed performance, with above-average English Language Arts scores but very low Math proficiency rates.
Across all three schools, there are high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 26.5%, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a relatively disadvantaged student population, with 42-46% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools have reasonable student-teacher ratios, the overall academic performance and equity concerns suggest that significant improvements are needed within the Riverton CUSD 14 district to better support student learning and achievement.
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