Summary:
The 62626 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Carlinville Primary School and Carlinville Intermediate School, both part of the Carlinville CUSD 1 district. While both schools serve elementary-aged students, the data suggests that Carlinville Intermediate School is the standout performer in the area.
Carlinville Intermediate School consistently ranks higher than Carlinville Primary in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, placing in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools. The school also boasts higher test scores than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 64.6% proficiency in ELA and 51.2% proficiency in Math for all grades in 2024-2025. Additionally, Carlinville Intermediate has a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (47.35%) compared to Carlinville Primary (59.43%), indicating a relatively more advantaged student population.
However, both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly above the state average at 25.4%. This issue may impact student learning and achievement, and addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism should be a priority. The funding allocation between the two schools also warrants further investigation, as Carlinville Primary spends more per student ($13,661) than Carlinville Intermediate ($12,822), despite the latter's stronger academic performance.
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