Summary:
The 62079 zip code area is home to two schools - Southwestern High School and Southwestern Middle School, both part of the Southwestern CUSD 9 district. While the high school is ranked 289 out of 697 Illinois high schools and has a 3-star rating, the middle school is ranked 769 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools with a 2-star rating, indicating room for improvement across the district.
Academically, both schools perform below the state average on standardized test scores, with only 19.8% of 11th graders at the high school proficient or better in SAT Math and 25.3% in SAT English Language Arts. The middle school also struggles, with only 37.3% of all grades proficient or better in IAR English Language Arts and 17.2% in IAR Mathematics. Additionally, the schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student at both the high school ($14,813) and middle school ($12,209), the academic performance does not seem to reflect this level of investment. The district's overall ranking and rating (381 out of 813 and 3 stars) suggest there is room for improvement in the quality of education across the district. Addressing these challenges and supporting student success will be crucial for the schools in the 62079 zip code area.
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