Summary:
The city of Dieterich, Illinois is home to two schools: Dieterich Elementary School and Dieterich Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Dieterich CUSD 30 district. While Dieterich Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 15% of Illinois elementary schools and outperforms state averages on key metrics, the high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 27% to the bottom 49% in recent years.
Dieterich Elementary School stands out as the stronger performer, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly above-average test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.1%, compared to the high school's 10.6%. In contrast, Dieterich Junior/Senior High School has a 2-star rating and lags behind the state in SAT Math and ELA proficiency.
While both schools have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a relatively affluent student population, the difference in performance between the elementary and high school indicates that factors beyond just socioeconomic status, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may be playing a role. Addressing attendance issues at the high school level could be a key lever for improving overall academic performance in the district.
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