Summary:
The city of Carrollton, Illinois is home to two public schools: Carrollton Grade School and Carrollton High School, both part of the Carrollton CUSD 1 district. While the schools serve different grade levels, they share some concerning trends in academic performance and student engagement.
Both Carrollton Grade School and Carrollton High School rank in the bottom 30% of their respective school types statewide, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below state averages. The grade school has particularly low test scores, with only 23.4% of students proficient in ELA and 12% in Math, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue, with rates of 18.1% at the grade school and 28.6% at the high school, far exceeding the state benchmarks.
Despite higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at the high school level, the academic outcomes remain poor across both schools. The high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 60% at the grade school, suggests the schools serve a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. Addressing the root causes of the low test scores, high absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Carrollton school district.
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