Summary:
The city of Astoria, Illinois is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Astoria Elementary School, Astoria High School, and Astoria Junior High School. While the elementary and junior high schools have performed well, with top 50% rankings in the state, the high school has struggled, particularly in math proficiency.
Astoria Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school has outpaced district and state averages in ELA and math proficiency, with particularly impressive 5th grade science scores. In contrast, Astoria High School has faced challenges, with 0% of 11th graders meeting or exceeding math standards on the SAT.
Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21% to 31.7%, are a concern and may be impacting academic performance. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates as high as 55.38%. Despite these challenges, the small enrollments and low student-teacher ratios suggest the schools may have the capacity to provide more individualized support for their students. Overall, the Astoria CUSD 1 district has both strengths and areas for improvement to address in order to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.
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