Summary:
The 62401 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this area show a mix of performance, with Effingham High School standing out as the top-performing school in the data set. This high school has a strong 4-year graduation rate of 85.1% and low dropout rate of 3.3%, along with solid academic performance on standardized tests.
Among the elementary schools, Central Grade School and South Side Grade School show mixed results on state assessments, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. Effingham Junior High School also has a similar mix of performance on standardized tests. The elementary schools with the highest per-student spending, South Side Grade School and Early Learning Center, also have the lowest student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their ability to provide more individualized attention and support to students.
Overall, the schools in the 62401 zip code area serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, particularly at Early Learning Center at 62.79%. This suggests that the schools in this area may require additional resources and support to ensure student success.
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