Summary:
The 61529 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Elmwood CUSD 322 district, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the Elmwood schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with the Elmwood Elementary School and Elmwood High School standing out as particularly high-achieving institutions.
Elmwood Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools, with over 50% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math on state assessments. The school also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and spends more per student than the state average. Elmwood High School is similarly impressive, ranking in the top 25% of Illinois high schools and achieving a 97.6% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average.
While the Elmwood schools generally perform well, there are some areas for improvement, such as addressing the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the high school level. Additionally, the schools serve a student population with relatively low percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a need to explore ways to ensure educational opportunities are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic status.
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