Summary:
The 61348 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. While both schools serve students in grades K-5, the data reveals notable differences in their academic performance and resource allocation.
Washington Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science across all grade levels, as well as a higher overall ELA proficiency rate for the school. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary has significantly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, particularly in 5th grade where only 15.8% of students are proficient compared to the 26.8% state average.
The data also reveals that Washington Elementary spends significantly more per student ($28,104) compared to Lincoln Elementary ($15,422), despite having a lower enrollment. This suggests that the higher spending at Washington Elementary has not translated to commensurate improvements in student outcomes, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources. Both schools, however, face challenges with high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, indicating a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges.
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