Summary:
The 62692 zip code is home to two schools, Waverly Elementary School and Waverly Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Waverly CUSD 6 district. These schools have consistently underperformed compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates.
Waverly Elementary School has been ranked in the bottom 20% of Illinois elementary schools for the past three years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates range from 11.8% to 17.4% in ELA and 0% to 14.3% in Mathematics, significantly below the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.1%.
Similarly, Waverly Junior/Senior High School has been ranked in the bottom 25% of Illinois high schools for the past two years, with a 1-star rating. Its SAT proficiency rates are 10.7% in both Mathematics and ELA, compared to the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. The high school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 33.3%. Both schools serve a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community.
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