Summary:
The city of Christopher, Illinois, has two schools serving students from elementary through high school: Christopher Elementary School and Christopher High. Both schools are part of the Christopher Unified School District 99 and serve a predominantly white student population, with low representation of other racial and ethnic groups.
Academically, the schools in Christopher struggle, with both Christopher Elementary School and Christopher High ranking in the bottom 40% of their respective state averages. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages, ranging from 6.1% to 54.4% proficient in ELA and 3% to 40% proficient in Math. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite the higher per-student spending at Christopher High compared to Christopher Elementary School, the academic outcomes do not reflect this difference in funding. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the factors that contribute to student success in the Christopher school district. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in Christopher face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students, and addressing these issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the community.
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