Summary:
The city of Cerro Gordo, Illinois, is home to two schools: Cerro Gordo Elementary School and Cerro Gordo Junior and Senior High School, both part of the Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 district. While the elementary school has a 3-star rating, the high school is ranked higher with a 2-star rating, indicating a mixed academic performance across the district.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School stands out for its above-average English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, particularly in 5th grade, where the proficiency rate is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school struggles with mathematics proficiency, with rates below the state average across all grades. In contrast, Cerro Gordo Junior and Senior High School outperforms the state average in ELA proficiency, with strong results in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, but also faces challenges in mathematics proficiency.
Both schools in Cerro Gordo face notable challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic factors that may impact student outcomes. The district should consider addressing these issues, as well as investigating the factors contributing to the performance gap between the elementary and high school, to ensure equitable access to resources and support for all students in the Cerro Gordo community.
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