Summary:
The city of Harrisburg, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, a few standout schools emerge based on their academic performance.
Harrisburg Middle School stands out for its relatively strong academic performance, with 57.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 16.9% in Mathematics, outperforming the district and state averages. Similarly, East Side Intermediate School shows promising results, with 35.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 25.8% in Mathematics, also exceeding the district and state.
In contrast, Harrisburg High School and School District 428 Iyc-Hrb struggle academically, with low proficiency rates in core subjects. Additionally, Harrisburg High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 46.2%, which may be contributing to its lower academic performance. The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.62% to 87.18%.
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