Summary:
The city of Saunemin, Illinois has just one school, Saunemin Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 125 students. The school is part of the Saunemin CCSD 438 school district, which is ranked 398 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Saunemin Elementary School has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with a high ranking of 796 out of 2,082 Illinois elementary schools and a 3-star rating in 2021-2022, and a low ranking of 1,597 out of 2,077 schools and a 1-star rating in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rates in IAR/English Language Arts and IAR/Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages, with the exception of 3rd-grade performance in both subjects. However, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates are particularly strong, with 92.3% proficient or better in IAR/English Language Arts and 53.9% in IAR/Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages.
Despite the school's overall performance, it faces some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4% and lower proficiency rates in 3rd-grade and 5th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages. The school also has a relatively high spending of $22,474 per student and a low student-teacher ratio of 7.8 to 1, which may indicate a focus on providing resources and support for its students. Overall, Saunemin Elementary School has areas of strength, particularly in the upper grades, but also faces opportunities for improvement in maintaining consistent academic performance and supporting student success in the lower grades.
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