Summary:
The city of Silvis, Illinois is home to three elementary schools: George O Barr School, Bowlesburg Elementary School, and Eagle Ridge School. These schools serve students from the Silvis School District 34, East Moline School District 37, and Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36.
Among the three schools, Bowlesburg Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 1306 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bowlesburg outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. In contrast, Eagle Ridge School struggled significantly, with only 8.9% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 0% proficient in Math in several grade levels.
All three schools face challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.3% at Bowlesburg Elementary School to 38.5% at Eagle Ridge School. Additionally, the schools serve student populations with very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty. While Bowlesburg Elementary School spends the most per student at $15,160, the funding disparities across the schools may be contributing to the differences in academic performance.
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