Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60008


Summary:

The 60008 zip code area in Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a wide range in school performance, with some schools like Rolling Meadows High School and Plum Grove Junior High School excelling, while others like Kimball Hill Elementary struggle, even within the same district.

Rolling Meadows High School, the lone high school in the area, stands out with a strong 4-star rating and ranking in the top 15% of Illinois high schools. It has above-average test scores in Math, English Language Arts, and Science compared to the state and district averages, as well as a high 88.6% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate. In contrast, Plum Grove Junior High School has consistently ranked among the top 15% of Illinois middle schools, earning a 5-star rating and strong performance in English Language Arts and Science.

The data also reveals potential equity gaps, with higher-poverty schools like Willow Bend Elementary and Kimball Hill Elementary underperforming their more affluent peers on test scores and other metrics. Additionally, high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at the high school level, could be an area of focus for improvement across the schools in the 60008 zip code area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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