Summary:
The city of Gurnee, Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance across these schools, with Warren Township High School standing out as a top-performing institution, while some middle schools in the Gurnee School District 56 struggle with low proficiency rates, especially in mathematics.
Warren Township High School is the largest school in the data set, with 3,758 students. It has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Illinois high schools and boasts a strong 92.9% 4-year graduation rate and a relatively low 1.3% dropout rate. In contrast, Viking School and River Trail School, two middle schools in the Gurnee School District 56, have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to state and district averages, particularly in mathematics.
The data also reveals concerning levels of chronic absenteeism at several schools, including Warren Township High School (23.4%), Viking School (32.4%), and Spaulding Elementary (29.1%), which are well above the state average. These disparities in performance and attendance suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Gurnee community.
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