Summary:
The city of Polo, Illinois, is home to three schools: Centennial Elementary School, Polo Community High School, and Aplington Middle School, all part of the Polo CUSD 222 district. The data reveals that Centennial Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Illinois and outperforming the district and state in academic proficiency. Aplington Middle School also demonstrates strong performance in English Language Arts, but struggles in Mathematics compared to the district and state. Polo Community High School has a high graduation rate, but its academic performance, as measured by SAT scores, is lower than the district and state averages.
Across the three schools, there is a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch rates. However, the consistent per-student spending across the schools suggests that funding may not be the primary driver of the observed performance differences. Centennial Elementary School's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its strong performance in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for all grade levels make it a standout in the Polo school district.
Overall, the data provides a comprehensive view of the schools in Polo, Illinois, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement in student academic achievement, school climate, and resource allocation. While Centennial Elementary School and Aplington Middle School demonstrate positive performance in certain areas, Polo Community High School's academic performance, as measured by SAT scores, is an area that may require further attention and support to ensure all students in the district have access to a high-quality education.
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