Summary:
The 15 elementary schools located within the Waukegan CUSD 60 district in Illinois serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade, with student populations ranging from 240 to 641. While the district as a whole is ranked 745 out of 813 in Illinois and rated 0 stars by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools are outperforming the district and state averages.
Little Fort Elementary School ranks 1,094 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools, the highest in the district, and has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. H.R. McCall Elementary School ranks 846 out of 2,067 and also outperforms the district and state in core subjects. The highest-ranking school in the district is Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School, which ranks 626 out of 2,067 and has the best proficiency rates in the district.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges faced by the Waukegan CUSD 60 schools, with low academic performance compared to state averages and high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage. Addressing these systemic issues, while also replicating the successful practices of the standout schools, could be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the district.
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