Summary:
The 61270 zip code area is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Morrison CUSD 6 district. While the schools generally perform at a solid level, a few standouts emerge, including Southside School, which ranks among the top 699 elementary schools in Illinois, and Morrison Junior High School, which outperforms the district and state in ELA proficiency.
Academically, Southside School stands out with strong proficiency rates in science, 4th grade ELA, and 4th grade math, while Morrison Junior High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher ELA proficiency compared to the district and state. However, Morrison High School lags behind the state in math and ELA proficiency for 11th graders.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and chronic absenteeism, particularly at the high school level. Analyzing the factors contributing to the stronger performance of Southside School and Morrison Junior High School could provide insights for improving the other schools in the district and enhancing educational outcomes for all students.
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