Summary:
The 62974 zip code area has only one elementary school, Lincoln Elementary School, which serves grades 3-4 and is part of the Johnston City CUSD 1 district. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment scores, is mixed, with proficiency rates below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the school faces challenges such as a high chronic absenteeism rate and a large percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the student population.
Lincoln Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, from a 3-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating in 2024-2025. This suggests the school's performance may be inconsistent, and it could benefit from a more comprehensive and sustained improvement plan. The district that Lincoln Elementary School is a part of, Johnston City CUSD 1, is ranked 633 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating, indicating that district-level challenges may also be impacting the school's performance.
Overall, the analysis of the data for Lincoln Elementary School highlights several areas of concern, including academic performance, demographic challenges, fluctuating statewide rankings, high chronic absenteeism, and district-level challenges. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and a comprehensive improvement plan could help the school better support its students and improve overall outcomes.
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