Summary:
The city of Argenta, Illinois is home to two schools: Argenta-Oreana High School and Argenta-Oreana Middle School, both part of the Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 district. While the middle school has seen some improvement in its statewide ranking, the high school has struggled, with a declining ranking and low academic performance, particularly in math and English language arts proficiency rates well below state averages.
The high school faces significant challenges, ranking 534 out of 699 Illinois high schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Only 6.8% of 11th graders are proficient or better in SAT Math, and 22% are proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, far below the state averages. The school also grapples with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%. In contrast, the middle school, while still facing academic hurdles, performs better, ranking 614 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools and earning a 3-star rating.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as over 50% of students at both schools are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the academic and attendance challenges, particularly at the high school level, will be crucial for the Argenta-Oreana school district to improve student outcomes and prepare them for success.
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