Summary:
The city of Piasa, Illinois is home to two schools - Southwestern High School and Southwestern Middle School, both part of the Southwestern CUSD 9 district. While the high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, both schools appear to be underperforming compared to state averages across several key metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates.
Southwestern High School has a 82.6% four-year graduation rate, which is below the state average, and a 4.1% dropout rate, slightly higher than the state average. The school's students also perform below the state average in SAT Math (19.8% proficient vs. 26.1% statewide) and SAT ELA (25.3% proficient vs. 31.1% statewide). Southwestern Middle School students also lag behind the state in IAR Math (17.2% proficient vs. 28.4% statewide) and IAR ELA (37.3% proficient vs. 41.2% statewide).
Both schools have higher than average free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting the district serves a population with greater economic challenges. The district may need to allocate additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population. Overall, the data highlights several areas of concern for the Southwestern school district, and the district should conduct a thorough analysis of its operations and implement targeted strategies to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all learners.
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