Summary:
The 62635 zip code area has only one elementary school, Emden Elementary School, which serves students in the Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, its performance has been declining in recent years, with a drop in statewide ranking and a decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 2 stars.
Emden Elementary School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math that are below the state averages across all grades. However, the school's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate is significantly higher than the state average, at 70.8% compared to 49.6%. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 43.82%.
While the school's low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student suggest a focus on providing resources for students, the academic results do not yet reflect the benefits of this investment. The declining performance and high chronic absenteeism rate indicate that the school may need to address underlying issues to improve student outcomes and regain its standing among Illinois elementary schools.
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