Schiller Park School District 81

Schiller Park School District 81 in Illinois operates three schools: two elementary schools (John F. Kennedy Elementary and Washington Elementary) and one middle school (Lincoln Middle School). The district serves a relatively low-income student population, with all three schools having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Lincoln Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking in the top 38% of Illinois middle schools and achieving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency and demonstrated strong science proficiency. In contrast, the elementary schools generally performed below the district and state averages in mathematics proficiency, though Washington Elementary School showed higher 4th grade ELA proficiency than the state.

Across all three schools, chronic absenteeism rates were relatively high, ranging from 19.0% to 19.9%, which is higher than the state average. This suggests a need to address attendance and engagement issues, which may be impacting academic performance. Despite the challenges, the district is investing resources in its schools, with relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, indicating a commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students in Schiller Park School District 81.