Summary:
The city of Palmyra, Illinois is home to three schools: Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern High School, and Northwestern Junior High School. These schools serve students from elementary through high school and are part of the Northwestern CUSD 2 district.
Among the three schools, Northwestern High School stands out as the highest-ranked, having improved its SchoolDigger rating from 0 stars to 3 stars in the past two years. It also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.3, suggesting more individualized attention for students. Northwestern Junior High School is also a standout, ranking 608 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools and outperforming the district and state averages in 8th-grade science proficiency.
However, the schools in Palmyra face some challenges. Across the district, academic performance is generally below state averages, with low proficiency rates in standardized tests. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, ranging from 17.5% at Northwestern Elementary School to 28.3% at Northwestern High School. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly white student population, with over 96% white students, which may limit the diversity of educational experiences for students.
Thank you for your feedback!