Summary:
The 62824 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Clay City Elementary School, Clay City High School, and Clay City Junior High School - all part of the Clay City CUSD 10 district. While Clay City High School stands out with a higher state ranking and better performance in certain test subjects, the schools in this area generally struggle with low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and significant socioeconomic challenges.
Clay City High School is the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 414 out of 698 Illinois high schools and boasting a 89.0% 4-year graduation rate. However, all three schools perform significantly below state averages in most test subjects, with Clay City Elementary School having the highest proficiency rates in 3rd grade IAR/ELA and IAR/Math. Attendance is a major issue, with chronic absenteeism rates reaching 25.4% across the district, well above the state average.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, as the schools serve a population with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.14% at Clay City High School to 57.55% at Clay City Elementary School. The relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,995 to $18,276, suggests the schools are working to address the challenges faced by their student population. Addressing these academic, attendance, and socioeconomic challenges will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for students in the 62824 zip code area.
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