Summary:
The 42372 zip code contains a single elementary school, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary, which serves students in grades K-5. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 344 out of 685 schools in 2023-2024 to 432 out of 687 schools in 2022-2023. While the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the McLean County and state averages, others fall below.
Demographically, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (73.6% in 2023-2024), indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.7 in 2023-2024 is slightly higher than the national average of 12.5 students per teacher. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending of $16,613 in 2023-2024 is higher than the national average of around $12,000 per student.
Overall, the analysis of this single elementary school highlights the importance of examining school-level data in the context of district and state-level benchmarks to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. Further investigation into the specific factors contributing to the school's performance, as well as strategies for addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, could provide valuable insights for school administrators and policymakers.
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