Summary:
The city of Georgetown, Illinois is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4 district. While the schools share some common challenges, such as low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, a few standout trends emerge from the data.
Mary Miller Junior High School stands out with relatively stronger English Language Arts (ELA) test scores, particularly in 8th grade, though the school still struggles with math proficiency. In contrast, Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School lags behind in both ELA and math, despite having a higher 4-year graduation rate than the district average. All schools in the district face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.9% to 33.3%, which likely contribute to the low academic performance seen across the board.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, as all three schools serve populations with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 65.82% to 73.98%. This suggests the schools face substantial challenges in supporting economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the data highlights the need for comprehensive improvement efforts across the district, focusing on addressing attendance issues, strengthening instructional practices, and providing targeted support for students facing economic hardships.
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