Summary:
The 61755 zip code area is home to two schools - Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High and Dee-Mack High School, both part of the Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 district. The data reveals that the primary/junior high school is a standout performer, consistently exceeding state and district averages in ELA and Math proficiency. In contrast, the high school's academic performance is more mixed, with lower SAT Math proficiency compared to the state but higher SAT ELA proficiency.
The primary/junior high school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.9%, suggesting better student engagement and attendance at the lower grade levels. However, the high school spends significantly more per student ($14,283) compared to the primary/junior high ($11,383), which may contribute to the school's higher student-teacher ratio and potentially better resources. Interestingly, the primary/junior high school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families in that school.
Overall, the data paints a picture of a strong-performing primary/junior high school and a more mixed-performing high school within the 61755 zip code area. The differences in academic performance, attendance, and resource allocation between the two schools provide valuable insights for the district to consider as they work to support student success across all grade levels.
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