Summary:
The city of Berwyn, Illinois is home to 13 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a predominantly low-income student population, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the district as a whole is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, there is significant variation in school performance across the district.
J. Sterling Morton West High School stands out with an 82.8% four-year graduation rate and a 4.1% dropout rate. Among the middle schools, Heritage Middle School ranks 448 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools and has relatively strong performance on English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. At the elementary level, Piper School has the highest science proficiency rates, while Irving Elementary School has the highest Mathematics proficiency rates.
However, the data also highlights areas of concern, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.1% at Hiawatha Elementary to 35.2% at Freedom Middle School. The district's performance on state assessments varies widely, with some schools significantly below the state averages in Math and English Language Arts, while others, like Heritage Middle, perform closer to or above state levels. Addressing these disparities in student outcomes, attendance, and resource allocation could be key priorities for the Berwyn South School District 100, Berwyn North School District 98, and J S Morton HSD 201 as they work to support the academic success of all their students.
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