Summary:
The 62037 zip code area is home to two schools: Grafton Elementary School, serving grades K-4, and Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette, a specialized high school. While Grafton Elementary struggles with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, the Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette has managed to maintain a relatively high graduation rate despite the unique challenges faced by its student population.
Grafton Elementary School has consistently performed below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with only 22.2% and 15.4% of students meeting proficiency standards in 3rd and 4th grade, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 13.1%, significantly higher than the state average. These academic struggles may be linked to the school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 47.7%.
In contrast, the Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette, a specialized high school serving a unique student population, has managed to maintain a high four-year graduation rate of 92.9% and a relatively low dropout rate of 9.4%. This success is likely due to the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support, as evidenced by its small student-teacher ratio of 1:1 and significantly higher spending per student ($65,846) compared to the elementary school.
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