Summary:
The 62411 zip code in Illinois is home to two schools: Altamont Grade School and Altamont High School, both part of the Altamont CUSD 10 district. While Altamont Grade School stands out as a high-performing elementary school, Altamont High School appears to be performing at a more average level compared to other Illinois high schools.
Altamont Grade School consistently ranks in the top half of Illinois elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in the upper grade levels. Additionally, Altamont Grade School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.9%, compared to the state average.
In contrast, Altamont High School's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts are below the state averages, despite the school's strong 93.1% four-year graduation rate. The high school's performance suggests a need for improvement in academic rigor and support. Both schools have relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant population of students from low-income households, which may be a factor in the schools' performance and resource needs.
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