Summary:
The 60506 zip code area in Aurora, Illinois is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Aurora West Unified School District 129. While the district as a whole is ranked 693 out of 813 districts in Illinois with a 1-star rating, the standout school in this area is the exceptional Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, a public high school ranked 2nd out of 699 high schools in the state with a 5-star rating.
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy significantly outperforms the state averages in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, with 95.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics and 91.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. In contrast, the other schools in the area generally struggle with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and higher rates of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to state averages.
While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, it's unclear if these factors directly correlate with the academic performance. The high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.4% to 28.7%, are a concern that the Aurora West Unified School District 129 may need to address to improve overall student outcomes. The district should closely examine the factors contributing to the performance gaps and develop targeted strategies to provide more equitable resources and support to all its schools.
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