Summary:
The city of Bushnell, Illinois is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12: Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School, Bushnell-Prairie City High School, and Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School, all part of the Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 district. The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the schools, with the junior high school outperforming the elementary and high schools on key metrics like English Language Arts and science proficiency.
Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, especially at the high school level where the rate reaches 29.4%. This likely contributes to the low test scores, with only 25.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts and just 3.9% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics. The district also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.74% at the high school to 65.22% at the elementary school.
Despite relatively high per-student spending across the district, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Addressing the complex issues of attendance, instructional quality, and socioeconomic barriers will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective strategies for improvement across the Bushnell-Prairie City school system.
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