Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C

The Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C district in Illinois has two schools - Monroe Elementary School and Casey-Westfield Junior/Senior High School. While Monroe Elementary shows some areas of strength, particularly in 6th grade ELA and 5th/6th grade science, the high school struggles in several key metrics, including low SAT performance and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Monroe Elementary has relatively high 6th grade ELA proficiency at 55.3%, exceeding district and state averages. The school also performs well in 5th and 6th grade science, with 55.2% proficient or better on the ISA/Science exam. In contrast, the school struggles in math, with only 18.7% of students proficient or better in IAR/Math across all grades. The high school, on the other hand, is ranked 122 out of 699 Illinois high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance. However, it has low SAT proficiency rates, with only 14.3% and 10.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Math and ELA, respectively.

Both schools face challenges related to chronic absenteeism, with 13.7% at Monroe Elementary and 25.1% at Casey-Westfield Junior/Senior High. Additionally, the district as a whole has a relatively high rate of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and outcomes. Addressing these issues, such as improving attendance and providing targeted interventions, should be a priority for the district to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.