Summary:
The 60425 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, with no high schools or alternative schools. Among these schools, Hickory Bend Elementary School and Brookwood Junior High School stand out as the top performers in the area.
Hickory Bend Elementary ranks the highest among the 4 schools, with the best proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. It also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other elementary school, Longwood Elementary. Meanwhile, Brookwood Junior High outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency for both 7th and 8th grades, making it the top-performing middle school in the area.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends. The elementary schools, particularly Longwood Elementary, have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, all schools in the 60425 zip code area have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.6% to 32.2%, which may impact student learning and academic outcomes. Further investigation into the factors contributing to these performance disparities, such as resource allocation and socioeconomic considerations, could provide valuable insights to improve the educational landscape in this community.
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