Summary:
The city of Alexis, Illinois has only one school serving grades PK-5, United Elementary School - North, which is part of the United CUSD 304 school district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has faced some academic and attendance challenges in recent years.
United Elementary School - North has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 581 out of 2,082 Illinois elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 942 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the district and state averages, though its 5th-grade science proficiency rate is higher. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 48.97%. The district's per-student spending for 2022-2023 was $13,222, which could indicate a need for additional funding and resources to support student learning. Overall, while United Elementary School - North has some positive attributes, such as a low student-teacher ratio, addressing the academic and attendance challenges should be a priority for the school and district.
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