Summary:
The 61364 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area generally struggle, with performance below state averages, a few standout institutions stand out. Woodland Elementary/Junior High School has the highest overall test scores, with 22.7% of students proficient or better in math and 15.5% in English language arts. Woodland High School also shines, with the highest SAT math and English language arts proficiency rates in the area, at 26.8% and 21.9% respectively, as well as a strong 89.5% four-year graduation rate.
However, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in the 61364 zip code and the state averages. For example, at Northlawn Junior High School, only 6.9% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The schools also face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.9% at Woodland Elementary/Junior High School to 31.8% at Centennial Elementary and Kimes Elementary.
While the schools in the 61364 zip code generally struggle, the data suggests that addressing attendance issues and targeting interventions to support economically disadvantaged students could be key focus areas for improving student outcomes. The standout performance of Woodland Elementary/Junior High School and Woodland High School also indicates that there is potential for improvement with the right strategies.
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