Summary:
The city of Carol Stream, Illinois is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with some standout institutions providing a quality education to their students.
Glenbard North High School is the top-performing school in the data set, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 92.1% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.8% dropout rate, along with test scores that significantly exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, some elementary schools, like Carol Stream Elementary and Heritage Lakes Elementary, struggle with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The data also reveals disparities in per-student spending and student demographics across the schools. While Spring Trail Elementary and Evergreen Elementary are top performers, their spending per student varies significantly, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may contribute to academic success. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates across the schools range from around 28% to over 55%, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Overall, the data highlights the need for further investigation and targeted support to address the disparities in educational outcomes within the Ccsd 93 and Glenbard Township HSD 87 districts.
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