Summary:
The 62465 zip code is home to two schools: Stewardson-Strasburg Elementary School and Stewardson-Strasburg High School, both part of the Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A district. While the elementary school has a more average performance, the high school stands out as a top-performing institution in the state.
Stewardson-Strasburg High School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Illinois high schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 100% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.5% dropout rate. Students at the high school perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 38.7% proficient or better in SAT Math and 19.3% in SAT English Language Arts. The school also excels in science, with 80.6% of students scoring proficient or better on the ISA science assessment.
In contrast, the elementary school has a 3-star rating and middle-of-the-pack rankings among Illinois elementary schools. While the elementary school has some strong test scores, such as 50.3% proficiency in ELA and 60.8% in science, its math proficiency lags behind at just 33.3%. The high school also spends more per student ($12,797) compared to the elementary school ($10,192), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
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