Summary:
The 60472 zip code area is home to two schools - Kellar School, a middle school, and Childs Elementary School. Both schools are underperforming compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates. The student populations at these schools are predominantly from low-income households, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 70%.
Kellar School's proficiency rates in ELA and Math are significantly below state averages, with only 34.6% proficient in ELA and 11.5% proficient in Math. Childs Elementary School's 3rd grade proficiency rates are also below state averages, with 25% proficient in ELA and 22.2% proficient in Math. Both schools have seen declines in proficiency rates from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024, indicating a lack of improvement in student outcomes.
Despite the low academic performance, the schools are spending relatively high amounts per student, with Kellar School at $18,401 and Childs Elementary School at $19,942 per student. This raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of the schools' challenges. Addressing the educational challenges in this community will likely require a multi-faceted approach that addresses both academic and socioeconomic factors, as the high-poverty student populations likely contribute to the schools' underperformance.
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