Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62946


Summary:

The 62946 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of standout performers and schools facing challenges, with significant performance gaps and funding disparities across the district.

Harrisburg High School and Harrisburg Middle School stand out as the top performers, with Harrisburg Middle School boasting the highest proficiency rates on state assessments and a relatively low student-teacher ratio. In contrast, the alternative high school, School District 428 Iyc-Hrb, has significantly lower test scores despite a very low student-teacher ratio, highlighting the unique challenges faced by these types of schools.

Across the district, high rates of chronic absenteeism, especially at the high school and middle school levels, are a concern and may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $54,341 at School District 428 Iyc-Hrb to $15,788 at Harrisburg Middle School, suggests potential funding disparities that may impact the resources and opportunities available to students. Overall, the data highlights the need to address chronic absenteeism, improve academic performance, and ensure equitable funding across the Harrisburg CUSD 3 and IDJJ School District 428 schools in the 62946 zip code area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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