Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62305


Summary:

The 62305 zip code area in Quincy, Illinois is home to 4 elementary schools that are part of the Quincy School District 172. While the district as a whole is ranked 548 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating, there is notable variation in the performance of the individual schools within the 62305 area.

Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking 759 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and boasting the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, the other 3 schools in the area, Colonel George Iles Elementary School, Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary, and Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School, have lower proficiency rates ranging from 26.3% to 33.1% in English Language Arts and 19.3% to 22.4% in Mathematics.

Chronic absenteeism rates across the 4 schools are also a concern, ranging from 18.1% to 23.5%, with Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School having the lowest rate. Additionally, the schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.2% to 71.68%, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the observed academic outcomes. Further investigation into the district-level challenges and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the performance disparities and improve educational opportunities for all students in the 62305 area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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