Summary:
The city of Chatham, Illinois is home to a strong school district with 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district, Ball Chatham CUSD 5, is ranked 187 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating the district is effectively supporting student learning and achievement.
Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Glenwood High School consistently ranks among the top 100 high schools in Illinois, with a 4-star rating and strong academic performance, including over 40% of students proficient in SAT English Language Arts and over 30% proficient in SAT Mathematics. The elementary schools, Ball Elementary School and Chatham Elementary School, also rank in the top 336 and 382 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools, respectively, with 4-star ratings and high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
While the schools in the district generally outperform state averages, there are still areas for improvement, such as increasing proficiency rates in mathematics, particularly at the middle school level. The district-level factors, such as leadership and resource allocation, appear to be contributing to the overall success of the schools, and the consistent high performance across multiple years and subject areas is a testament to the district's effectiveness in supporting student learning.
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