Summary:
The 62946 zip code area is home to 3 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade, with a mix of specialized and general education offerings. The schools in this area face challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, but some standout performers like East Side Intermediate School and Bulldog Early Learning Academy show signs of progress and unique educational opportunities.
East Side Intermediate School stands out with its detailed performance data, including test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years and has English Language Arts proficiency rates above the Harrisburg CUSD 3 district and state averages in several grade levels. In contrast, both West Side Primary School and East Side Intermediate School have high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% for the 2024-2025 school year.
The presence of Bulldog Early Learning Academy, a pre-K-only school, indicates a focus on early childhood education in the area. This specialized school may provide valuable learning opportunities for the youngest students in the community. However, the Harrisburg CUSD 3 district, which all three schools belong to, is ranked 579 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting systemic challenges that may impact the performance of individual schools.
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