Summary:
The 61051 zip code is home to two strong-performing schools: Chadwick-Milledgeville Elementary School and Chadwick-Milledgeville Junior High School, both part of the Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399 district. The elementary school ranks in the top 16% of Illinois elementary schools, while the junior high ranks in the top 42% of Illinois high schools, indicating a strong educational foundation for students in this area.
Chadwick-Milledgeville Elementary School stands out for its exceptional performance, outpacing the state average in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. The school's 5th-grade students, in particular, demonstrated impressive 62.6% proficiency in ELA, well above the state's 39.1% average. Additionally, the elementary school maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.5%. At the junior high level, Chadwick-Milledgeville Junior High School boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.7% and a low dropout rate of 2.3%, suggesting the school is effectively supporting students through the critical middle and high school years.
While both schools have strong academic performance, there are a few areas that could be further investigated, such as the higher chronic absenteeism rate of 15.1% at the junior high school and the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates of over 40% at both schools, indicating a need for additional support and resources to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the data suggests the Chadwick-Milledgeville schools are providing a quality education for their students, with opportunities for continued improvement and growth.
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