Summary:
The city of Newark, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Lisbon Grade School leading the way, while others like Newark Community High School face challenges.
Lisbon Grade School is a shining example, ranking in the top 347 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and boasting exceptional test scores, with 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 48.8% in Mathematics. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.1% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.2. In contrast, Newark Community High School struggles with lower test scores compared to state averages, despite a 100% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.1%.
The data reveals significant disparities in funding and resources across the schools, with Newark Community High School spending $21,822 per student, while Millbrook Junior High School spends only $10,087 per student. This gap may contribute to the performance differences observed, highlighting the importance of ensuring equitable funding and resources across all schools in the Newark CHSD 18, Newark CCSD 66, and Lisbon CCSD 90 districts.
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