Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60642


Summary:

The 60642 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 4 high schools, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. While the district as a whole is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in the 60642 area are worth noting.

The Noble St Charter-Noble Campus high school stands out with the highest statewide ranking among the 60642 schools, ranking 324 out of 697 Illinois high schools and earning a 3-star rating. It also has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 95.3% and the lowest dropout rate at 0.6%. Another high-performing school is Ogden Intermediate High School, which ranks 453 out of 697 Illinois high schools and has a 92% 4-year graduation rate.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges faced by the schools in this area. Chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 34.4% to 68.6%, and most schools perform below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 68.83% to 91.17%. While the per-student spending varies widely, from $7,210 at Rowe Elementary to $38,534 at Lozano Elementary Bilingual & International Center, addressing the underlying issues of attendance, resource allocation, and instructional quality will be crucial for improving student outcomes in this area.








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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.

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