Summary:
The 61101 zip code in Rockford, Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Rockford School District 205. While the district as a whole is ranked 737 out of 813 in Illinois and has a 0-star rating, a few schools in this zip code stand out.
Galapagos Rockford Charter School performs better than the district and state averages on several metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism rates, earning it the highest 1-star rating in the zip code. In contrast, Kennedy Middle School and Lewis Lemon Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates often below 10% in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Chronic absenteeism rates are high across the schools, ranging from 25.3% at Conklin Elementary to 70.5% at Kennedy Middle School.
The schools in this zip code serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 61.88% at Auburn High School to 90.27% at Lewis Lemon Elementary. This disparity in performance and resources within the Rockford School District 205 highlights the need for targeted support and solutions to address the unique needs of these schools and the community they serve.
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