Summary:
The 61238 zip code is home to two schools: Cambridge Community Grade School, an elementary school, and Cambridge Junior/Senior High School. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school appears to be more modest in its academic achievements.
Cambridge Community Grade School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools, with impressive proficiency rates on state assessments that significantly exceed the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and spends more per student than the high school. In contrast, Cambridge Junior/Senior High School has a 3-star rating and lower proficiency rates, though it maintains a strong 90.3% four-year graduation rate.
The Cambridge CUSD 227 district, which encompasses both schools, is ranked 244 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating, suggesting it is performing reasonably well compared to other districts in the state. However, the stark contrast in academic performance between the elementary and high school within the same district is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to these differences.
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