Summary:
The city of Oneida, Illinois is home to two schools: R O W V A Elementary School and R O W V A Junior and Senior High School, both part of the R O W V A Cusd 208 district. While the elementary school shows some academic strengths, particularly in 6th grade ELA and 5th grade science, both schools face challenges in math proficiency that lag behind state averages.
The elementary school has relatively high 6th grade ELA proficiency at 56.1% and strong 5th grade science proficiency at 83.3%, but struggles with lower 3rd grade ELA and math proficiency. In contrast, the junior and senior high school stands out for its 8th grade ELA proficiency of 52.5%, but has concerning low math proficiency, with only 7.5% of 8th graders and 8.2% of 11th graders meeting standards. Both schools have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a need to address socioeconomic challenges and ensure equitable access to resources and support.
The data also reveals discrepancies in resource allocation, with the high school spending nearly $7,000 more per student than the elementary school, despite having lower overall academic performance. Additionally, the high student-teacher ratio at the elementary school (14.9) compared to the high school (9.3) may be a contributing factor to the performance gaps. Addressing these issues, along with the academic performance gaps, particularly in math, could be valuable next steps for the district to consider in order to provide a more equitable and effective education for all students in Oneida.
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