Summary:
The city of Clifton, Illinois is home to two schools - Central High School and John L Nash Middle School, both part of the Central CUSD 4 district. While the schools have maintained consistent 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger, they demonstrate some notable strengths and areas for improvement.
Central High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.9% and strong science proficiency, with 43.9% of students scoring proficient or better on the ISA Science assessment. However, the school's performance in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts lags behind state averages. In contrast, John L Nash Middle School excels in science proficiency, with 58.2% of students scoring proficient or better, and maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.2%. Yet, the school's overall academic performance on the IAR assessments is mixed, with some grades scoring above and others below district and state averages.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.97% at Central High School to 37.11% at John L Nash Middle School. This suggests the district may need to address these factors to support student success. Additionally, the schools' spending per student, at $15,997 for Central High School and $14,174 for John L Nash Middle School, indicates potential areas for resource allocation and targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes.
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