Summary:
The 62712 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Hazel Dell Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school's performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to district and state averages, it faces challenges with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate.
Springfield School District 186, which oversees Hazel Dell Elementary, has seen the school's statewide ranking fall between 1291 and 1632 out of 2056-2077 Illinois elementary schools over the past 3 school years, earning it a 2-star rating out of 5. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) were higher than the district average in 2024-2025, they were still lower than the state average. In Math, Hazel Dell's proficiency rates were similar to the district but significantly lower than the state.
Despite these academic challenges, Hazel Dell Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.3 and a high per-student spending of $27,472 in 2023-2024, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for its students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025 is a significant concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement.
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