Summary:
The 60476 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Wolcott School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Thornton School District 154. While Wolcott School's overall academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math below the state averages, the school's performance varies significantly across grade levels, with some grades performing above the state average and others well below.
Wolcott School faces some socioeconomic challenges, with over 52% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance. Additionally, Wolcott School has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 22.1%, which could also be impacting student learning. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization remains an area for further investigation.
Overall, the analysis of Wolcott School highlights the need for a more in-depth understanding of the factors influencing student outcomes. Addressing the underlying causes of the academic performance disparities, socioeconomic challenges, and chronic absenteeism could be crucial in improving the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Wolcott School.
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