Summary:
The city of Meredosia, Illinois is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Meredosia-Chambersburg Elementary School, Meredosia-Chambersburg High School, and Meredosia-Chambersburg Junior High. These schools are part of the Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 district.
Based on the data, none of the schools in Meredosia appear to be standout performers. All three schools have consistently low test scores, with only 7.7% of 3rd graders at the elementary school proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 30.6%. Chronic absenteeism rates are also very high, ranging from 30.5% at the elementary school to 58.8% at the high school. The high school has a concerning 73.7% four-year graduation rate and a 9.3% dropout rate.
Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $17,111 at the junior high to $23,549 at the high school, the schools in Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 are struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes. This suggests that the district may be facing resource challenges beyond just funding, such as difficulty attracting and retaining high-quality teachers or providing access to effective instructional materials and programs. Comprehensive improvement efforts, including targeted professional development, evidence-based instructional practices, and increased community engagement, may be necessary to address the systemic issues facing these schools and provide a high-quality education for the Meredosia community.
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