Summary:
The 61412 zip code has only one school, United Elementary School - North, which serves grades PK-5. As the sole school in the area, it is the primary educational option for families in this zip code. The school is part of the United CUSD 304 district, which is ranked 483 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
United Elementary School - North has seen a decline in its SchoolDigger ranking over the past three years, dropping from 581 out of 2,082 Illinois elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 942 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024. The school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are below the district and state averages, with a significant gap in Math proficiency (25.9% vs. 28.4% for the state). However, the school's Science proficiency rate is higher than both the district and state averages, suggesting a potential strength in science education. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4% is relatively high, which could be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance.
Despite these challenges, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.4 is relatively low, which could indicate a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. The school's high free/reduced lunch rate of 48.97% suggests a student population with significant economic challenges, which may impact academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that United Elementary School - North is facing some challenges in academic performance, particularly in ELA and Math, compared to its district and the state. However, the school's strength in Science proficiency and relatively low student-teacher ratio could be areas to build upon.
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