Summary:
The 61109 zip code area of Rockford, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Rockford School District 205. While the schools in this area face challenges, with generally lower academic performance compared to state averages, a few standout schools demonstrate the potential for improvement.
Cherry Valley Elementary School and Arthur Froberg Elementary School are the top-performing schools in the 61109 zip code, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics than their peers. In contrast, Jefferson High School struggles, with a graduation rate below the state average and low proficiency rates on standardized tests.
The schools in the 61109 zip code area serve a population with high levels of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This factor, along with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, may be contributing to the lower academic performance observed in the data. However, the data also suggests that with the right support and resources, students in this area can achieve at higher levels, as demonstrated by the higher-performing elementary schools.
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