Summary:
The city of Beardstown, Illinois is home to two public schools - Beardstown Junior/Senior High School and Gard Elementary School, both part of the Beardstown CUSD 15 district. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as both schools appear to be consistently underperforming compared to state averages across a range of key metrics.
Test scores at both schools are alarmingly low, with only 2.7% of 11th graders at the high school proficient in SAT Math, compared to the state average of 26.1%. Gard Elementary's proficiency rates are also very low, with just 7.2% of students proficient in ELA and 6.1% in Math. Graduation rates at the high school are also significantly below the state average at 75.7%, and both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the schools serve a student population with significant economic disadvantage, as indicated by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
Despite the relatively high spending per student, the schools have not seen commensurate improvements in student outcomes, suggesting that the resources may not be allocated effectively or targeted towards the right interventions. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the Beardstown school district, and addressing the systemic challenges, such as the high levels of economic disadvantage and chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the area.
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