Summary:
The city of Lawrenceville, Illinois is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Lawrence County CUD 20 district. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, they also exhibit distinct strengths and weaknesses in their academic performance and student outcomes.
Parkside Elementary School and Parkview Junior High School both struggle with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, falling well below state averages. In contrast, Lawrenceville High School outperforms the district in Science proficiency, though it still underperforms the state in both Mathematics and English Language Arts on the SAT. Lawrenceville High School also faces challenges with a low four-year graduation rate and a high dropout rate.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with rates ranging from 31.1% at Parkside Elementary to 38.4% at Parkview Junior High. This high level of chronic absenteeism is strongly linked to lower academic achievement and increased risk of dropout. Additionally, all three schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This raises concerns about equity and the ability of these schools to provide the necessary resources and support to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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