Summary:
The city of Roxana, Illinois, is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Roxana Senior High School, Roxana Junior High School, and Central Intermediate School. These schools are part of the Roxana CUSD 1 district.
Among the standout schools, Roxana Senior High School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 459th out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 to 306th out of 697 in 2023-2024. The school also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 83.5%. However, it faces a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 37.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Roxana Junior High School has maintained a consistent statewide ranking and shown relatively strong performance in science, but its math proficiency rates lag behind the state average. Central Intermediate School has also maintained a consistent statewide ranking, but its ELA and math proficiency rates are below the state averages.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism and academic performance, with proficiency rates in ELA, math, and science generally below state averages. The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients suggest the schools may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could impact academic outcomes. However, the improvement in Roxana Senior High School's statewide ranking indicates the district has the potential to make similar gains at the other schools with the right strategies and interventions.
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