Summary:
The 60191 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Westview Elementary and Oakbrook Elementary) and 1 middle school (Wood Dale Junior High School) - all part of the Wood Dale School District 7. While the middle school stands out as the highest performer, the data reveals both strengths and areas for improvement across the schools in this area.
Wood Dale Junior High School has the strongest academic performance, with 45.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 20.1% in Math. Its 6th grade ELA proficiency rate of 59.8% is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 may contribute to its success. In contrast, the elementary schools struggle more, with Westview Elementary having particularly low proficiency rates in both ELA and Math.
Across the schools, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.4% to 27.9%, may be impacting academic performance. Additionally, all three schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a need for additional support and resources. While Wood Dale Junior High School spends the most per student, its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, indicating potential challenges that need to be addressed.
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