Summary:
The city of Metropolis, Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in school performance, with Franklin Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while other schools in the district struggle to meet performance standards.
Franklin Elementary and Jefferson Elementary stand out with exceptional test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and strong school leadership and culture. In contrast, Maple Grove Elementary and Metropolis Elementary have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The data suggests that the lower-performing schools have room for improvement, and the district may be able to replicate the strategies of the top-performing schools to raise overall achievement.
The high school in the district, Massac County High School, ranks 267th out of 697 Illinois high schools and has a 4-star rating, with a solid 88.7% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low dropout rate of 3.8%. The data also reveals that per-student spending across the district is relatively consistent, ranging from $12,582 to $16,470, suggesting that factors beyond funding may be contributing to the disparities in school performance.
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