Summary:
The 60124 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals a wide range of academic performance among these institutions, with Prairie Knolls Middle School and Country Trails Elementary standing out as high-performing schools, while Otter Creek Elementary appears to be a lower-performing institution.
Prairie Knolls Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Illinois, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, are significantly above the state and Central CUSD 301 district averages. In contrast, Otter Creek Elementary appears to be a lower-performing school, with test scores well below the state and School District U-46 district averages.
The data also reveals notable differences in other key metrics, such as chronic absenteeism rates, free/reduced lunch rates, and student-teacher ratios. Otter Creek Elementary stands out with a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate and a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to its lower academic performance. Despite these differences, the spending per student is relatively consistent across the schools, suggesting that factors other than funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student demographics, may be more influential in driving academic outcomes.
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