Summary:
The city of Mounds, Illinois is home to two schools, Meridian Elementary School and Meridian High School, both of which are part of the Meridian CUSD 101 district. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in this area, with both schools struggling across a range of key metrics.
Neither Meridian Elementary School nor Meridian High School appear to be standout performers. Both schools have very low statewide rankings, with Meridian Elementary ranked 1885 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools and Meridian High ranked 623 out of 697 Illinois high schools. Their test scores are also significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from just 2.5% to 20.8% in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Attendance and graduation rates are also major concerns, with both schools experiencing chronic absenteeism rates over 35% and Meridian High having a four-year graduation rate of only 81.6%. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 90% of students at both schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high spending per student, the schools are not seeing commensurate improvements in academic outcomes, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the challenges these schools are facing.
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