Summary:
The 62069 zip code in Illinois is home to two schools: Mt Olive Elementary School and Mt Olive High School, both part of the Mount Olive CUSD 5 district. While the elementary school has maintained a consistent performance, the high school has seen fluctuations, ranking 105 out of 697 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 but dropping to 451 out of 699 the previous year.
A standout strength of both schools is their high proficiency in science, with the elementary school scoring 63.9% proficient or better and the high school scoring 85.7% proficient or better on the ISA science assessment in 2023-2024. However, the high school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 18.8% compared to the elementary school's 12.2%, which could be a contributing factor to its performance fluctuations.
Financially, the high school spends more per student at $15,336 compared to the elementary school's $13,405, but both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting the need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in the 62069 zip code, highlighting areas of strength and potential areas for improvement to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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