Summary:
The 60655 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. The standout school in this set is Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with exceptional academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates. Another high-performing school is Mount Greenwood Elementary, which ranks in the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools and has strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts.
The data reveals significant differences in performance and student demographics across the schools. The gifted/magnet schools, Keller Elementary and Mount Greenwood Elementary, have much lower chronic absenteeism rates, higher test scores, and better student outcomes compared to the other schools in the set. For example, Keller Elementary had 97.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 90.2% in Math, while the other schools generally had lower proficiency rates below the district and state averages.
The data also suggests a correlation between school performance and socioeconomic factors, as seen in the free/reduced lunch rates. The higher-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of students from low-income households. Additionally, the spending per student varies significantly, with the gifted/magnet school receiving the highest funding. This indicates that targeted investment in education may contribute to improved academic outcomes.
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