Summary:
The 62014 zip code area is home to two schools - Wolf Ridge Education Center, an elementary school, and Bunker Hill High School. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with around 39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, their academic performance varies significantly.
Bunker Hill High School stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 197th out of 697 Illinois high schools and boasting a 89.2% four-year graduation rate. The high school outperforms the Bunker Hill CUSD 8 district and state averages on key academic metrics, such as SAT/ELA and ISA/Science proficiency. In contrast, Wolf Ridge Education Center struggles, with a relatively low statewide ranking (around 1200 out of 2000+ Illinois elementary schools) and underperforming math proficiency scores.
The performance gap between the two schools is notable, with Bunker Hill High School spending $13,504 per student, compared to $12,211 per student at Wolf Ridge Education Center. Additionally, the high school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.1, while the elementary school has a ratio of 13.4. These factors may contribute to the differences in academic outcomes, highlighting the need to address the challenges faced by the lower-performing Wolf Ridge Education Center and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 62014 zip code area.
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