Summary:
The city of Bridgeport, Illinois is home to two schools: Red Hill Junior/Senior High School and Bridgeport Grade School, both part of the Red Hill CUSD 10 district. The data reveals some standout performance metrics and areas for improvement across these schools.
Red Hill Junior/Senior High School stands out with a relatively high graduation rate of 88.5% and strong performance in 8th grade English Language Arts, where 60.7% of students are proficient or better, compared to the state average of 49.9%. However, the school underperforms in mathematics, with only 13.2% of students proficient or better across all grades, well below the state average of 28.4%. Bridgeport Grade School excels in 3rd grade mathematics, with 38% of students proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 33.8%, but lags in English Language Arts performance.
Both schools serve a student population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower-income community. The higher spending per student at Red Hill Junior/Senior High School may be an effort to provide additional resources and support for these students. Overall, the data suggests a need for the district to focus on improving mathematics performance across the board, while building on the strengths in English Language Arts and 3rd grade mathematics.
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