Summary:
The city of Hutsonville, Illinois is home to two schools: Hutsonville Elementary and Junior High School and Hutsonville High School, both part of the Hutsonville CUSD 1 district. While the high school boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, both schools face significant challenges in academic performance, attendance, and serving a high-need student population.
Hutsonville Elementary and Junior High School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.0% and below-average test scores across most grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Hutsonville High School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 35.7%, despite its impressive graduation rate. Both schools have very low proficiency rates on state assessments, with Hutsonville High School scoring significantly below the state averages in SAT Math (4.8%) and SAT ELA (19%).
The schools in Hutsonville serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates, particularly at the elementary/junior high level (51.23%). While the district is allocating resources, with relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the academic outcomes do not seem to be commensurate with the funding. Addressing the attendance issues, improving academic performance, and providing targeted support for the high-need student population will be crucial for the Hutsonville school district to better serve its community.
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