Summary:
The 62822 zip code in Illinois is home to two schools, Christopher Elementary School and Christopher High, both of which serve a predominantly low-income student population and have consistently underperformed compared to state averages on academic measures.
Christopher Elementary School, with an enrollment of 486 students in grades PK-8, has struggled with low academic proficiency rates, with only 41.3% of students proficient in ELA and 16.2% in Math. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism at 22.8%, well above the state average. In contrast, Christopher High School, with 214 students in grades 9-12, has an even lower academic performance, with only 14.8% of 11th graders proficient in ELA and 7.6% in Math, as well as a concerning graduation rate of 88% and a high dropout rate of 6.1%.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the data suggests that simply increasing resources may not be the sole solution to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Addressing the root causes of the issues, such as attendance, equity, and instructional quality, will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the 62822 zip code, which is served by the Christopher Unified School District 99.
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