Summary:
The city of Pittsfield, Illinois is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12: Pikeland Community School (middle school), Pittsfield High School, and Pittsfield South Elementary School. Overall, the schools in Pittsfield appear to be underperforming compared to state averages, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and declining graduation rates.
Pikeland Community School, the middle school, is the lowest performing of the three, ranking in the bottom 20% of Illinois middle schools. It has very low proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%. In contrast, Pittsfield High School appears to be the strongest performer, ranking in the middle 50% of Illinois high schools and maintaining a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.7%, though its test scores are still well below state averages.
Across the Pikeland CUSD 10 district, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 19.3% to 26.6%, which likely impacts student learning and achievement. Additionally, the schools serve a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 43-53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This, combined with the low per-student spending, suggests the district may be facing resource challenges that contribute to the overall underperformance of the schools.
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