Summary:
The 15 schools in the 60085 zip code area of Waukegan, Illinois, serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of traditional public, charter, and magnet schools. While the area has a few standout schools, the overall academic performance across the district is concerning, with most schools struggling to meet state standards.
The top-performing schools in the area are LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Charter, a public charter elementary/middle school, and Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary, which both outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests. However, the majority of schools in the Waukegan CUSD 60 district, including the lone high school, Waukegan High School, struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Across the district, there are high rates of economic disadvantage, with the majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This, combined with the low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates, suggests that the schools in the 60085 zip code area face significant challenges in providing a quality education to their students. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial in improving outcomes and ensuring that all students in the area have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
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