Summary:
The city of Riverton, Illinois is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Riverton Elementary School, Riverton High School, and Riverton Middle School. While Riverton CUSD 14 has made some strides, the overall academic performance across the district remains a concern, with declining proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and a significant economically disadvantaged student population.
Riverton Middle School stands out as the strongest performer, outpacing the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency. However, the school struggles with math proficiency, with only 14.1% of students meeting standards compared to 28.4% statewide. In contrast, Riverton High School maintains a relatively high graduation rate but has low math and ELA proficiency rates, with only 10.8% and 20.3% of 11th graders meeting standards, respectively.
The data also reveals concerning trends at Riverton Elementary School, where proficiency rates in both ELA and math have declined, and the school's statewide ranking has dropped. Additionally, the district as a whole faces high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the high school level, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Despite the relatively high spending per student, the schools in Riverton CUSD 14 are consistently underperforming compared to state averages, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes for the students in Riverton.
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