Summary:
The city of Chicago Ridge, Illinois is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through middle school grades. The data reveals notable differences in performance between the two Ridge Lawn Elementary School and Ridge Central Elementary School, with Ridge Central outperforming Ridge Lawn across various metrics. Meanwhile, Elden D Finley Junior High School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts and Science, though it faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates.
Ridge Central Elementary School emerges as a standout, ranking higher than Ridge Lawn in statewide rankings and outperforming it in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and chronic absenteeism. The middle school, Elden D Finley Junior High, also demonstrates strengths, exceeding district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency and maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio. However, the middle school faces concerns with its high chronic absenteeism rate, which is an area that requires further investigation and targeted support.
Across the schools, the data reveals high free/reduced lunch rates, particularly at Ridge Lawn Elementary School, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in student performance. Despite the differences in school performance, the per-student spending remains consistent across the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5, indicating that factors beyond funding, such as instructional practices and resource allocation, may be contributing to the observed disparities.
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