Summary:
The city of Blue Island, Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across the community and face a range of academic and socioeconomic challenges.
Among the standout schools in Blue Island, Everett F Kerr Middle School ranks the highest statewide, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and the best proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the other middle schools. On the other hand, DD Eisenhower High School (Campus) has a relatively low statewide ranking but stands out for its high graduation rate of 74.7% and low dropout rate of 3.6%.
Across the district, test scores generally lag behind state averages, with the exception of Everett F Kerr Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School, which outperform the district and state in English Language Arts. Chronic absenteeism rates are also high, ranging from 20.4% at Whittier Elementary School to 40.9% at DD Eisenhower High School (Campus). These challenges, coupled with the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the district, suggest that the schools in Blue Island face significant socioeconomic barriers that may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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