Summary:
The 60538 zip code area is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, with Kaneland McDole Elementary School standing out as the top performer, ranking 783 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools. In contrast, Nicholson Elementary School and Long Beach Elementary School have very low proficiency rates, often less than half the state averages in English Language Arts and Math.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern at several schools, with Nicholson Elementary and Boulder Hill Elementary reporting rates well above the state average. This issue may be contributing to the lower academic performance observed at these schools. Additionally, there are significant differences in free/reduced lunch rates between the schools, ranging from 33.07% at Lakewood Creek Elementary to 66.62% at Long Beach Elementary, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges at some of the lower-performing schools.
Overall, the data highlights both high-performing and struggling schools within the 60538 zip code area. Addressing the challenges faced by the lower-performing schools, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disparities, could be key to improving educational outcomes for all students in the region. The schools in this area are served by three different school districts: Cusd 308, Kaneland CUSD 302, and Aurora West Unified School District 129.
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