Summary:
The city of Northlake, Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with Westdale Elementary School standing out as the strongest performer, while Northlake Middle School and West Leyden High School struggle with low proficiency rates.
Westdale Elementary is the top-performing school, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, outpacing both district and state averages. In contrast, Northlake Middle School has very low proficiency rates, with only around 12-15% of students meeting or exceeding standards. The lone high school, West Leyden, also faces academic challenges, with just 14.2% and 18.5% of 11th graders meeting or exceeding standards in SAT Math and ELA, respectively.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, ranging from 21.2% at Roy Elementary to 32.2% at West Leyden High School and J.W. Riley Intermediate School. The schools also serve populations with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic outcomes. Addressing these issues and ensuring equitable funding and resources across the Leyden CHSD 212, Mannheim School District 83, and Berkeley School District 87 could be important steps in improving student outcomes.
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