Summary:
The 62830 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Rome Community Cons Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This school, part of the Rome CCSD 2 district, has an enrollment of 330 students and is ranked 373 out of 813 schools in Illinois, with a 3 out of 5 star rating.
Academically, Rome Community Cons Elementary School performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 45.6% of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to the Illinois average of 41.2%. In math, the school's proficiency rate of 28.6% is slightly higher than the state's 28.4%. Science proficiency, at 58.3%, also exceeds the Illinois average of 53.2%. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.4% is an area that could be targeted for improvement.
With nearly 45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Rome Community Cons Elementary School serves a relatively high-need population. The school's per-student spending of $12,945 is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its academic performance. Overall, the school appears to be a relatively strong performer, but continued focus on areas like math proficiency and chronic absenteeism could further enhance student outcomes.
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