Summary:
The 62898 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Woodlawn Grade School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 321 students. Woodlawn Grade School is part of the Woodlawn Unit School District 209, which is ranked 344 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Woodlawn Grade School's academic performance has been somewhat inconsistent in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 802 out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) and 1,064 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's overall ELA proficiency rate of 52.4% in 2024-2025 was slightly below the state average of 53.1%, while its math proficiency rate of 44.9% outperformed the state average of 38.5%. Performance on the Illinois Science Assessment was mixed, with 5th graders scoring below the state average and 8th graders scoring above.
Woodlawn Grade School faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 42.68%. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.8 is slightly lower than the state average, which may be a strength. By understanding the factors influencing Woodlawn Grade School's performance and addressing areas for improvement, the school and district can work to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for students in this community.
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