Summary:
The 62694 zip code area is home to two schools - Winchester Elementary School and Winchester High School, both part of the Winchester CUSD 1 district. While the elementary school has maintained consistent performance, ranking in the top 50% of Illinois schools, the high school has seen some fluctuations in its ranking over the past few years.
Winchester Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts, with 59% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 53.1%. However, the school's mathematics scores lag behind, with only 36.3% of students proficient or better, below the state average of 38.5%. Both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, at 25.4%, significantly above the state average.
Winchester High School has seen its ranking fluctuate in recent years, from 395th out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 to 334th out of 698 in 2024-2025. The school's strength lies in ACT Mathematics, with 58.8% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 39.3%. However, the school struggles in ACT English Language Arts and PreACT Secure English Language Arts, with scores below state averages. Both schools serve a significant proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, around 47%, suggesting they may face socioeconomic challenges that require targeted interventions and support.
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