Summary:
The 62814 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Bluford Grade School and Farrington Elementary School) and 1 high school (Webber High School). While the schools serve a student population with high economic needs, Farrington Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, exceeding state averages in academic proficiency across subjects. In contrast, Bluford Grade School and Webber High School struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages.
Farrington Elementary stands out as the top performer, with 59.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 43.8% in Math, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also boasts an impressive 83.3% proficiency rate in Science, far exceeding the state average. In contrast, Bluford Grade School and Webber High School struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages in all subject areas.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism across all three schools, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the Bluford Unit School District 318, which encompasses Bluford Grade School and Webber High School, is ranked 742 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting systemic challenges that may need to be addressed to improve outcomes for all schools in the district.
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