Summary:
The 62946 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from the Harrisburg CUSD 3 and IDJJ School District 428. While the district as a whole is ranked 579 out of 811 in Illinois and rated 1 star out of 5, there are some standout schools within the area.
Harrisburg Middle School stands out as the highest performer, with 63.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 18% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Harrisburg High School has relatively low proficiency rates, with only 31.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22.2% in Mathematics. East Side Intermediate School has higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in English Language Arts, but lower rates in Mathematics.
The schools in the 62946 zip code area serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 42.5% at Bulldog Early Learning Academy to 100% at School District 428 Iyc-Hrb. The chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is also high at 25.4%, suggesting that targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the district's students.
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