Summary:
The 61843 zip code in Illinois is home to two schools: Fisher Grade School and Fisher Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Fisher CUSD 1 district. The data analysis reveals that Fisher Junior/Senior High School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Illinois with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Fisher Grade School shows room for improvement, particularly in its overall state-wide ranking and test scores, though it still performs well in certain areas.
Academically, Fisher Junior/Senior High School outperforms the district and state averages in key metrics such as SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, as well as IAR English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also boasts a strong 97.9% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 2.2% dropout rate. In comparison, Fisher Grade School has generally higher proficiency rates in IAR/English Language Arts and IAR/Mathematics compared to the district and state, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades.
Other notable differences between the two schools include their spending per student, with the high school spending $12,601 per student, higher than the $10,380 spent per student at the elementary school. Additionally, the high school has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 13.2, compared to 13.6 at the grade school. These factors may contribute to the stronger academic performance observed at Fisher Junior/Senior High School.
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