Summary:
The city of Farmington, Illinois is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12: Farmington Central Elementary School, Farmington Central High School, and Farmington Central Junior High School, all part of the Farmington Central CUSD 265 district.
Based on the data, Farmington Central Junior High School stands out as the academic leader, earning a 4-out-of-5 star rating from SchoolDigger and placing it in the top 23% of Illinois middle schools. The junior high has the highest proficiency rates on state assessments, significantly outperforming the elementary and high schools. In contrast, Farmington Central High School struggles with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and relatively low graduation rates, indicating a need for improvement at the secondary level.
The data also reveals that Farmington Central Elementary School has the highest percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher level of economic disadvantage among its student population. This may contribute to the elementary school's lower academic performance compared to the junior high. Overall, the Farmington school district faces challenges in ensuring equitable outcomes across its schools, with the junior high as the clear standout in terms of academic achievement.
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