Summary:
The 62450 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Richland County CUSD 1 district. While the schools show some areas of strength, there are also opportunities for improvement across the district.
Richland County Elementary School has shown progress, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating over the past 3 years. Its 3rd and 4th grade ELA proficiency rates are notably higher than the district and state averages, but math proficiency remains an area for improvement. Richland County Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Illinois middle schools and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, particularly due to its strong ELA and science proficiency rates.
At the high school level, Richland County High School has a respectable 88.3% 4-year graduation rate, but its SAT performance, with only 17.9% of students proficient in math and 25.7% in ELA, is an area of concern. Across the district, high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility indicate a need to ensure adequate resources and support for economically disadvantaged students.
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