Summary:
The 62233 zip code area is home to two schools - Chester Elementary School and Chester High School, both part of the Chester CUSD 139 school district. While Chester Elementary School has consistently performed above average, Chester High School faces some significant challenges in academic performance and student outcomes.
Chester Elementary School is a standout, ranking in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools with a 3-star rating. The school excels in English Language Arts proficiency but lags behind in Mathematics. However, it has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Chester High School is ranked in the top 63% of Illinois high schools with a 2-star rating, but its students significantly underperform the state average on SAT assessments in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school also has a higher dropout rate compared to the state average.
Regarding funding and resources, both schools spend above the state average per student, with Chester High School spending $13,944 per student and Chester Elementary School spending $11,982 per student. Both schools also have a student-teacher ratio around 13.5, slightly lower than the state average. However, the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both schools suggests a need to address socioeconomic disparities and ensure equitable access to resources and support for all students.
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