Summary:
The city of Colchester, Illinois is home to three schools serving grades K-12: West Prairie South Elementary School, West Prairie Senior High School, and West Prairie Junior High School, all part of the West Prairie CUSD 103 district.
Among the three schools, West Prairie South Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking in the top 40% of Illinois elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency. West Prairie Junior High has also shown steady improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star ranking and outperforming the district and state in English Language Arts for 7th and 8th grades. In contrast, West Prairie Senior High struggles academically, particularly in Mathematics proficiency, though it maintains a strong graduation rate and low dropout rate.
The data also reveals significant variation in per-student spending across the schools, from $14,721 at West Prairie South Elementary to $23,861 at West Prairie Junior High, suggesting the district may need to examine its resource allocation to ensure equitable funding. Overall, the analysis provides a comprehensive view of the schools in Colchester, highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement.
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