Summary:
The city of Riverdale, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals some concerning trends across these schools, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and significant gaps compared to state averages.
Among the standout schools, Park Elementary School stands out with the highest overall performance on the IAR English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 45.9%. Riverdale School is the only elementary school with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and has the second-highest overall performance on the IAR assessments. However, the majority of the Riverdale schools struggle, with proficiency rates on the IAR assessments often below 20% in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 37% to as high as 59%.
The data also reveals concerning trends in resource allocation and equity. Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $23,347 to $25,653, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Additionally, the combination of low academic achievement, high poverty rates, and declining performance raises concerns about educational equity and the ability of the Dolton School District 148 and Gen George Patton School District 133 to provide a high-quality education to all students.
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