Summary:
The city of McLeansboro, Illinois is home to two schools - Hamilton County Junior/Senior High School and East Side Elementary School, both part of the Hamilton County CUSD 10 district. While the high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, the elementary school stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools with a 4-star rating.
East Side Elementary boasts impressive academic achievement, with students outperforming district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's proficiency rates are particularly high in 4th and 6th grade ELA and Math, and it maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the high school. In contrast, Hamilton County Junior/Senior High School has struggled academically, with test scores well below state averages across most subjects and grade levels.
Both schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The high school also faces challenges with a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of nearly 30%. While the per-student spending levels are similar between the two schools, the stark contrast in academic performance suggests potential funding and resource disparities that may need to be addressed to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the McLeansboro community.
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