Summary:
The 61760 zip code area is home to two schools - Fieldcrest High School and Fieldcrest Primary School, both part of the Fieldcrest CUSD 6 district. While Fieldcrest High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism and serve a population with significant socioeconomic needs, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Fieldcrest High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 186 in 2021-2022 to 278 in 2022-2023, indicating a decline in academic performance. The school's SAT Math and ELA proficiency rates are also lower than the state average. In contrast, Fieldcrest Primary School has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, but also struggles with high chronic absenteeism.
Both schools serve a predominantly White student population, with relatively low percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the per-student spending at Fieldcrest High School ($19,637) is significantly higher than at Fieldcrest Primary School ($16,322), suggesting potential funding disparities within the district.
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