Summary:
The 61107 zip code area of Rockford, Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Rockford School District 205. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools performing below state averages on standardized tests, a few standout schools in the area are worth highlighting.
Montessori Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state on test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, with 42.4% of students proficient or better compared to 23% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a more favorable student-teacher ratio than the other schools in the area. In contrast, C Henry Bloom Elementary School struggles, with only 14.1% of students proficient in ELA.
The data reveals a clear correlation between economic disadvantage, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with the highest poverty rates, like Jackson Charter School at 80.95%, have the lowest test scores. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue across the schools, ranging from 12.5% at Montessori Elementary to 44.9% at Eisenhower Middle School and Jackson Charter, likely contributing to the overall academic struggles in the district.
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