Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62951


Summary:

The 62951 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 elementary school - all part of the Johnston City CUSD 1 district. While Johnston City High School has shown relatively strong performance, with a 89.0% four-year graduation rate and above-average ACT scores, the district's Washington Middle School has struggled academically, with low proficiency rates in core subjects. All three schools in the area face high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which is a significant concern.

The schools in this zip code serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 53.94% to 65.67%. This suggests the schools may be facing additional challenges in supporting their students' needs. Additionally, there appears to be funding disparities, with per-student spending ranging from $11,217 at Jefferson Elementary School to $14,314 at Johnston City High School, which could be contributing to the academic performance challenges observed in the data.

Overall, the analysis of this school data set reveals several areas of concern, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools in the 62951 zip code area. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.








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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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