Summary:
The 61542 zip code in Illinois is home to two schools - Central Elementary School and Lewistown Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Lewistown CUSD 97 district. While the schools serve different grade levels, they face similar challenges in terms of academic performance and student demographics.
Academically, both schools struggle significantly, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below state averages. Central Elementary School has particularly low proficiency rates of just 11.1% in ELA and 9.2% in Math, while Lewistown Junior/Senior High School fares slightly better at 30.2% in ELA and 16.7% in Math. However, both schools perform above the state average in Science proficiency.
The schools in the 61542 zip code serve a high-need student population, with over 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic challenge, coupled with high chronic absenteeism rates, likely contributes to the academic struggles. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the schools have not been able to translate these resources into improved student outcomes, suggesting a need for more targeted interventions and community engagement to address the unique needs of the student population.
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