Grade school districts in Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion ranked among Illinois' lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Academic results data released recently reveals 59 percent of Spencer Loomis Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.
About 61 percent of Spencer Loomis Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 39 percent of students failed.