Summary:
The 61369 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Fieldcrest Intermediate School, which serves grades 3-5. The school is part of the Fieldcrest CUSD 6 school district, which is ranked 565 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Fieldcrest Intermediate School has struggled with consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math significantly below the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 20.1% compared to 36.2% for the district and 41.2% for the state, while in Math, the school's proficiency rate was just 8.7% compared to 20.4% for the district and 28.4% for the state. This trend has persisted over the past two school years, indicating a need for improvement in the school's educational outcomes.
Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 14.9% in the 2023-2024 school year. Over 50% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the academic struggles. Despite relatively high spending per student at $15,401, the school's resources do not seem to be translating into improved performance. Addressing these issues, including attendance, targeted support for economically disadvantaged students, and more effective utilization of resources, will likely be crucial for Fieldcrest Intermediate School to improve its educational outcomes.
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