Best Public Schools in Somonauk, IL


Summary:

The city of Somonauk, Illinois is home to three schools serving grades K-12: James R Wood Elementary School, Somonauk High School, and Somonauk Middle School. Based on the available data, Somonauk Middle School stands out as the top performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Illinois middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts where over 70% of students are proficient or better across all grades.

In contrast, James R Wood Elementary School appears to be the weakest performer in the district, with a lower statewide ranking and rating compared to the other schools, and test scores well below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. Somonauk High School falls somewhere in the middle, having improved its statewide ranking over the past 3 years and performing well on the SAT, but lagging behind in English Language Arts performance.

Overall, the Somonauk CUSD 432 district shows a mixed picture, with a standout middle school but significant disparities in academic achievement across the schools. The district appears to be making progress at the high school level, but still has room for improvement, particularly in addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring more equitable outcomes for all students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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