Summary:
The 61030 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 junior/senior high school - all part of the Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 district. While the district as a whole performs relatively well, there is significant variation in the academic outcomes of the individual schools.
Forreston Junior/Senior High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of high schools in Illinois. The school boasts a strong 96.5% 4-year graduation rate, low 2.1% dropout rate, and outperforms state averages on key metrics like SAT Math, IAR English Language Arts, and ISA Science proficiency. In contrast, the two elementary schools in the area - Forreston Grade School and German Valley Grade School - show more mixed results, with German Valley Grade School in particular struggling with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.
The data also reveals potential equity concerns, with free/reduced lunch rates varying significantly between the schools, from 29.63% at German Valley Grade School to 47.13% at Forreston Grade School. This suggests socioeconomic disparities may be impacting student outcomes. Overall, the 61030 zip code area presents a complex educational landscape, with a standout high school performance but concerning disparities at the elementary level that warrant further investigation to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.
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