Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in zip code 62865 - Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 district.
Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing significantly below average. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are significantly lower than the state averages, and its chronic absenteeism rate is high at 25.4%. Additionally, the school serves a population with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges.
Despite the school's higher per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio, it is struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes. This may indicate that the resources are not being effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. The consistently low performance and academic achievement gaps at Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School suggest the need for a deeper examination of the school's practices and strategies to better support its students.
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