Summary:
The city of La Moille, Illinois is home to two schools: Allen School School, an elementary school, and La Moille Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12. Both schools have struggled with low academic performance, with proficiency rates well below state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Allen School School, with an enrollment of just 94 students, has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic struggles are compounded by a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.6%. In contrast, La Moille CUSD 303, the district that oversees both schools, has seen its high school performance decline in recent years, with a 2-star rating in the most recent year, down from a 4-star rating in 2021-2022.
While both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be an advantage, this has not translated into better academic results. The district may also be facing socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both schools. Addressing attendance issues, improving curriculum and instruction, and providing targeted support for students and families should be priorities for the district to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to succeed.
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