Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60623


Summary:

The 60623 zip code area of Chicago is home to 34 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 10 high schools. This community faces significant educational challenges, with many schools struggling to meet academic standards, but a few standout institutions are finding more success.

Cardenas Elementary School and Zapata Elementary Academy are two of the higher-performing schools in the area, with proficiency rates on state assessments that exceed the district and state averages. Spry Elementary Community School also stands out for its strong 8th grade ELA performance. However, many schools in the 60623 zip code grapple with high chronic absenteeism rates and very low proficiency levels, with several under 20% of students meeting standards in English and math.

The data suggests that addressing attendance issues and providing more comprehensive support for students and families could be key levers for improving outcomes across the 60623 schools. Understanding the effective practices at the higher-performing institutions, such as Cardenas Elementary and Zapata Elementary, could also yield valuable insights for the broader community served by the Chicago Public Schools District 299.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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