Summary:
The 62844 zip code area is home to two schools - Grayville Junior Senior High School and Wells Elementary School, both part of the Grayville CUSD 1 district. While Grayville Junior Senior High School maintains a relatively high graduation rate, Wells Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in key academic areas.
Wells Elementary School is ranked 462 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in test scores, with particularly strong performance in 3rd grade IAR English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as high science proficiency rates. In contrast, Grayville Junior Senior High School, ranked 263 out of 697 Illinois high schools with a 3-star rating, performs below the state average in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, despite maintaining a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.2%.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and school resources between the two institutions. Wells Elementary School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 66.17%, compared to 52.14% at Grayville Junior Senior High School, suggesting potential socioeconomic factors that may impact student performance. Additionally, Wells Elementary School spends more per student ($13,781) than Grayville Junior Senior High School ($12,868), which could contribute to the elementary school's stronger academic outcomes.
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