Summary:
The 10 schools in the 60652 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois serve a predominantly low-income community, with the majority of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The schools include 8 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois.
While the data shows a wide range of academic performance across the schools, a few standouts emerge. Ashburn Community Elementary School has the highest overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the strongest 7th grade ELA proficiency. Carroll Elementary School boasts the highest 8th grade ELA proficiency, significantly above the district and state averages. Additionally, Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy stands out with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among the elementary schools.
The data also reveals areas of concern, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at the high school level, and wide disparities in academic performance. These findings suggest opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices among the schools to address equity challenges and enhance student outcomes across the 60652 zip code area.
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