Best Public Schools in Paxton, IL


Summary:

The city of Paxton, Illinois is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 district. The standout schools in this area are Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School, which ranks among the top 15% of Illinois high schools, and Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School, which also earns a 4-star rating and demonstrates strong proficiency in core academic subjects.

Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School stands out with a 94th state ranking, 85.3% four-year graduation rate, and high proficiency in SAT Math and English Language Arts compared to state and district averages. Similarly, Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School excels, ranking 405th in the state and outperforming on IAR English Language Arts, IAR Mathematics, and ISA Science assessments.

In contrast, Clara Peterson Elementary School has lower academic proficiency rates compared to state and district averages, as well as a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9%. However, all three schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 43.43% to 48.33%. The district's focus on low student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests a commitment to personalized attention and support for students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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