Summary:
The 61111 zip code in Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Harlem UD 122 school district. While the district is ranked 627 out of 813 in Illinois and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out.
Harlem Middle School is ranked 801 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools, with a 2-star rating. However, it has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.9% and performs below the state average in both English Language Arts (30.9% proficient) and Mathematics (20.7% proficient). In contrast, Loves Park Elementary School has the highest English Language Arts proficiency rate (20.8%) among the elementary schools and performs better than the district and state averages in 4th grade Mathematics (39.4% proficient).
Overall, the schools in the 61111 zip code generally perform below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with Maple Elementary School having the lowest proficiency rates at 22.1% in English Language Arts and 13.8% in Mathematics. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.71% to 74.88%, indicating significant economic challenges in the area. Addressing these issues, including the high chronic absenteeism rates, will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the 61111 zip code.
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