Summary:
The 60938 zip code area is home to two schools - Iroquois West High School and Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman, both part of the Iroquois West CUSD 10 district. While the high school has room for improvement, the elementary school stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to district and state averages.
Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman boasts impressive academic achievements, with 63.8% of all students proficient or better in ELA and an outstanding 83% proficient or better in Mathematics, far surpassing the district and state averages. The school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates are also notably higher than the district and state, with 63.9% proficient or better in ELA and 82.9% in Mathematics. In contrast, Iroquois West High School has relatively low proficiency rates in SAT/Math (10.5%), SAT/ELA (15.8%), and ISA/Science (26.8%), all below state averages.
Both schools serve a significant population of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients. However, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic success. While chronic absenteeism is higher at the high school (33.5%) compared to the elementary school (14.2%), the overall data suggests that Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman is a standout institution in the area, providing a strong educational foundation for its students.
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