Summary:
The 60613 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the top-performing schools, such as Blaine Elementary School and Ravenswood Elementary School, which rank in the top 3% and 12% of Illinois elementary schools respectively, and lower-performing schools like Brennemann Elementary School and Greeley Elementary School.
The top-performing schools have consistently high test scores, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages, while the lower-performing schools struggle, with proficiency rates often less than half the state average. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary widely, from a low of 10.7% at Blaine Elementary to a high of 62.9% at Lake View High School. The data suggests a correlation between student socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with the schools serving higher-poverty populations tending to have the lowest test scores.
The Disney Elementary Magnet School stands out as a higher performer compared to other district schools, indicating that specialized programs and curricula can positively impact student outcomes. However, the high school, Lake View High School, lags behind the elementary schools in several key metrics, pointing to challenges facing high schools in the district. The wide range in per-student spending, from $15,781 to $24,070, suggests potential funding inequities that may contribute to the performance gaps between schools.
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