Breese Education Service District 12

The Breese Education Service District 12 in Illinois is home to two schools: Breese Elementary School, a middle school, and Beckemeyer Elementary School, an elementary school. While both schools have maintained strong 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, Breese Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Illinois middle schools and significantly outperforming state averages on academic assessments.

Breese Elementary School has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with 61% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.2%. The school's math proficiency rates, while lower than ELA, are still above the state average in most grades. Additionally, Breese Elementary School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.4%, indicating strong student engagement and attendance.

In contrast, Beckemeyer Elementary School has maintained a 4-star rating but has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years. While the school's academic performance data is not available, its higher chronic absenteeism rate of 12.1% suggests an area for potential improvement. Both schools have similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, indicating a commitment to equitable resource allocation within the Breese Education Service District 12.