Summary:
The 62948 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strong and improving performance across the district, with Herrin High School and Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School standing out as top performers in the region.
Herrin High School is a standout, ranking 161 out of 697 Illinois high schools and maintaining a strong 90.0% 4-year graduation rate. The school excels in English Language Arts proficiency, outperforming the state average, but has room for improvement in Mathematics. In contrast, Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels, indicating effective support for student learning at the elementary level.
While the district's schools generally perform well, there are some areas for improvement, such as the elevated chronic absenteeism rate at Herrin High School and the need for Mathematics improvement at the high school level. Additionally, the district's high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients suggest a need to provide additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students to ensure their academic success across the Herrin CUSD 4 district.
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