Summary:
The 61024 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Durand Elementary School, Durand High School, and Durand Junior High School, all part of the Durand CUSD 322 district. The data analysis reveals that Durand Junior High and Durand Elementary stand out as the top-performing schools, while Durand High School faces some academic and attendance challenges.
Durand Junior High School is a standout, ranking 334 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in English Language Arts and Science, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. Durand Elementary School also demonstrates consistent high performance, ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools and outperforming the district and state in core subjects across multiple grade levels.
In contrast, Durand High School lags behind in Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, with scores well below the state averages. The high school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 20.3%, significantly higher than the elementary and junior high schools. While the high school maintains a respectable 85.5% four-year graduation rate, the academic and attendance challenges suggest room for improvement. Across the district, the relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates the need to address potential equity and resource allocation considerations.
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