Summary:
The city of Jerseyville, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Jersey CUSD 100 district. While the schools generally perform at a consistent 3-4 star level, Jersey Community Middle School stands out as the top performer, ranking 344 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating.
The district's high school, Jersey Community High School, maintains a strong 90.7% 4-year graduation rate and a low 3.6% dropout rate, though its test scores trail state averages in some areas. Across the district, math proficiency is an opportunity for improvement, with several schools scoring below 30% in this subject. Chronic absenteeism is also an issue, ranging from 16.9% at Jerseyville East Elementary to 24.5% at the high school.
The schools in Jerseyville serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 37.87% at the high school to over 50% at the two elementary schools. While the district appears to have a solid foundation, addressing these attendance and achievement gaps, particularly in math, could be important priorities moving forward.
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