Summary:
The 61032 zip code area of Freeport, Illinois is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant performance gaps between these schools, with Center Elementary School and Jones-Farrar International Baccalaureate standing out as the top-performing schools in the area.
Center Elementary School has the highest performance among the elementary schools, with 32.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 37.8% proficient or better in Mathematics. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 22.4% and is ranked 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Jones-Farrar International Baccalaureate, the second-highest performing school, has 24.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 16.5% in Mathematics, as well as the second-lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 20.0%.
In contrast, some schools in the 61032 zip code area, such as Empire Elementary School, have significantly lower performance, with only 6.1% proficiency in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 2.1% proficiency in 3rd grade Mathematics. These disparities in academic achievement suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and student demographics, may be contributing to the performance gaps observed across the schools in this area. Freeport School District 145 may need to explore ways to address these challenges and promote more equitable educational outcomes for all students.
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