Summary:
The 61114 zip code area in Rockford, Illinois is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Spring Creek Elementary School and Clifford P Carlson Elementary School) and 1 high school (Guilford High School). While the schools vary in their academic performance and other key metrics, the data provides valuable insights into the educational landscape of this area.
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. However, the school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 43.5%. In contrast, Spring Creek Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest per-student spending, but its academic performance lags behind Clifford P Carlson.
The data also reveals a potential disconnect between the performance of the feeder elementary schools and Guilford High School, which has relatively low proficiency rates on state assessments and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 49.2%. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, teacher quality, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in driving student achievement across the district.
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