Summary:
The 62638 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Franklin East Grade School and Franklin Elementary School) and 1 junior/senior high school (Franklin Junior/Senior High School) - all part of the Franklin CUSD 1 district.
Of the three schools, Franklin Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong academic performance, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and nearly 50% proficient in Math. In contrast, Franklin Junior/Senior High School has struggled more academically, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois high schools and only earning a 3-star rating, particularly in Math proficiency where only 23-26% of students meet standards.
Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25-26% and significant gaps in academic performance between the elementary and high school levels. Additionally, the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at the high school suggest resources may be disproportionately allocated compared to the elementary schools, which could be contributing to the performance gaps. Socioeconomic factors, as indicated by the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary schools, may also be impacting student outcomes.
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