Summary:
The 62441 zip code area is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Marshall CUSD 2C district. While the district as a whole has room for improvement, with a 3-star rating, one school in particular stands out - Marshall Junior High School. This middle school consistently ranks in the top 30% of Illinois middle schools and boasts impressive test scores, with 76.7% of 8th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 41.6% proficient in Math, well above district and state averages.
The other schools in the area face more challenges. North Elementary School struggles academically, with only 19.8% of 6th graders proficient in ELA and 24.7% in Math. High rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 22.2% to 29.8% across the district, may be contributing to these academic difficulties. Socioeconomic differences are also evident, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from 29.23% at Marshall High School to 52.22% at South Elementary School.
Despite these challenges, Marshall High School maintains a 3-star rating and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 78.4%. The school also stands out for its strong science test scores, with 66.7% of students proficient on the ISA Science exam. Overall, the schools in the 62441 zip code area present a mixed picture, with one standout middle school and several others facing academic and socioeconomic hurdles that will require attention to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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