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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62926


At a glance
3
Schools
221
Students
Top rankedDongola Junior High School966th of 1,368 Illinois middle schools
Biggest riser
Dongola Junior High School up 68 spots statewide this year
Newly ranked this year
Dongola High School
Summary:

The 62926 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Dongola Unified School District 66. While the Dongola Elementary School has the highest test scores in the district, all three schools are performing below state averages on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates.

The Dongola High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0%, but its dropout rate of 2.4% is still higher than the state average. The Dongola Junior High School has the highest ELA proficiency rates in the district, but its Math proficiency rates are very low. All three schools have very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, the schools are still struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes, suggesting systemic challenges within the district that need to be addressed. The high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility indicate that the student population faces significant economic disadvantages, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address equity issues. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the schools in the 62926 zip code area, and significant work is needed to improve student achievement and provide a high-quality education for all students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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