Summary:
The 62837 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these institutions, with New Hope Elementary School and Jasper Elementary School consistently outperforming the other schools in the area.
New Hope Elementary and Jasper Elementary have significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages, earning them top rankings among Illinois elementary schools. In contrast, Fairfield Community High School lags behind, with only 10% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 22.5% in SAT English Language Arts. The data also reveals differences in chronic absenteeism, with Jasper Elementary having the lowest rate at 9.6% and Fairfield Community High School the highest at 16.9%.
The performance disparities observed in the data suggest a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement, as schools with higher free and reduced lunch rates, such as Center Street Elementary School, tend to have lower academic proficiency. However, the consistent improvement at Center Street Elementary, moving from 437th to 495th out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools over the past three years, highlights the district's efforts to address the needs of its middle school students. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive view of the schools in the 62837 zip code area, showcasing both the strengths and areas for improvement within the local education system.
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