Summary:
The 62523 zip code area is home to two underperforming schools, MacArthur High School and Dennis Lab School, both of which serve students in the Decatur School District 61. These schools struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and relatively low graduation rates compared to state averages.
Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state. For example, only 12.6% of 11th graders at MacArthur High School were proficient or better in SAT/ELA, compared to the state average of 31.1%. Similarly, the proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects at Dennis Lab School are consistently below 20%, with many grades scoring 0-8% proficient.
The schools also face challenges with high dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. MacArthur High School has a 78.3% four-year graduation rate and a 5.9% dropout rate, while Dennis Lab School has a 47.2% chronic absenteeism rate. Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending at both schools, they continue to struggle to provide a high-quality education to their students, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and utilization.
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