Summary:
The 62221 zip code area in Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance and resource allocation across these schools, highlighting both areas of excellence and significant challenges.
Wingate Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking in the top 10% of Illinois elementary schools and consistently receiving 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Wingate boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, Whiteside Elementary and Jefferson Elementary, as well as Whiteside Middle School, appear to be lower-performing, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois schools and having proficiency rates well below state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and resource allocation, with the higher-performing Wingate Elementary having a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and spending $10,922 per student, compared to $18,433 per student at the lower-performing Jefferson Elementary. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and equitable distribution of educational resources to ensure all students in the 62221 zip code have access to a high-quality education.
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