Summary:
The city of Paw Paw, Illinois is home to two schools: Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School, which serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade. While the district faces some challenges, there are also areas of strength that stand out.
The junior high school appears to be the standout performer, with a lower student-teacher ratio of 5.4 compared to 9.1 at the elementary school, suggesting more individualized attention for students. The junior high also has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, particularly in 7th and 8th grades, where the 7th grade proficiency rate is 58.3%, well above the district and state averages. Both schools perform well in science, with 66.7% of students proficient or better on the ISA exam, significantly higher than the state average of 53.2%.
However, the district faces some challenges, with the junior high having a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 50% compared to 40% at the elementary school, and a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 7.7% compared to 1.9% at the elementary level. Additionally, the overall academic performance of the district, as measured by state assessments, is below the Illinois averages in both English Language Arts and math, indicating room for improvement. The Paw Paw CUSD 271 district may need to explore targeted interventions to address these areas of concern and improve outcomes for all students.
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