Summary:
The city of Fairfield, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools, with the elementary and middle schools generally outperforming the high school.
The standout schools in the area are New Hope Elementary School and Jasper Elementary School, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Illinois. These schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, Fairfield Community High School lags behind, with relatively low proficiency rates in SAT Math (10%) and ELA (22.5%).
The data also reveals potential equity concerns, with varying free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, ranging from 25.71% at Jasper Elementary School to 52.9% at Center Street Elementary School. Additionally, the high school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9%, which may be contributing to its lower academic performance. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Fairfield, Illinois, highlighting both areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.
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