Summary:
The 46392 zip code area is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Kankakee Valley School Corp district. While the schools share a common district, they exhibit varying levels of academic performance and student demographics.
Among the standout schools in the area, Wheatfield Elementary School excels in math performance, with 67.03% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0%. In contrast, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School stands out for its strong overall academic performance, with 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53.03% in Math across all grades, along with a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.2%.
Across the schools, academic performance tends to be stronger at the elementary level and declines as students progress through middle and high school. While the schools have varying levels of racial diversity, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between racial makeup and academic performance. However, the data suggests that addressing chronic absenteeism could be a key factor in improving student outcomes, as the schools with lower absenteeism rates tend to have stronger academic performance.
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