Summary:
The 60422 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools are part of the Flossmoor School District 161 and the Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233.
Among the standout schools in the area, Western Avenue Elementary School has the highest performance on standardized tests, with over 50% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 14.4% among the elementary schools. In contrast, Heather Hill Elementary School has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 18.3%. The high school, Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has a strong 95.3% four-year graduation rate but its test scores are below the state average.
The data reveals significant variation in performance within the district, with no clear correlation between spending per student and academic achievement. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Flossmoor Hills Elementary School, tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student outcomes. Overall, the district should focus on addressing chronic absenteeism, exploring ways to support schools with higher socioeconomic needs, and identifying best practices from the top-performing schools to replicate across the district.
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