Summary:
The city of Illiopolis, Illinois is home to two schools, Sangamon Valley Middle School and Sangamon Valley Intermediate School, which serve grades 6-8 and 3-5 respectively. While the schools face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and below-average academic performance, they also show potential for improvement.
Sangamon Valley Middle School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.6%, significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. However, Sangamon Valley Intermediate School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.7% and a more mixed academic performance, with some grade levels performing above the state average and others below.
Both schools serve a student population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the high percentage of students (over 64%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the schools may need targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by their student populations. Despite these challenges, the data also indicates potential opportunities for improvement, such as the intermediate school's stronger performance in certain subject areas, which could provide insights into effective teaching practices that could be replicated at the middle school level.
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