Summary:
The 60461 zip code area is home to two schools - Rich Township High School, serving grades 9-12, and Arcadia Elementary School, serving grades K-4. Both schools are struggling academically, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to state averages. Rich Township High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with only 3.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Math and 9.9% in SAT English Language Arts. Arcadia Elementary School also performs below state averages, with only 22.9% of students proficient or better in ELA and 17.5% in Math.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, especially at Rich Township High School, where the rate is 48.2%. This likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes. The schools also serve populations with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (71.01% at the high school and 56.58% at the elementary school). Additionally, there is a notable disparity in per-student spending between the two schools, with the high school spending $31,652 per student compared to $17,514 at the elementary school.
Despite the current challenges, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement. For example, Rich Township High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.5%, indicating that some students are able to succeed despite the difficulties. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, improving academic performance, and ensuring equitable funding and resources across the schools in this area could be key to enhancing the educational outcomes for students in the 60461 zip code.
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