Summary:
The city of South Beloit, Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance and resources across the schools in this area, with some standout institutions like Prairie Hill Elementary School and Willowbrook Middle School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.
Prairie Hill Elementary and Willowbrook Middle, which are part of the Prairie Hill CCSD 133 district, boast significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages. In contrast, the schools in the County of Winnebago School District 320, such as Riverview Elementary, Clark Elementary, South Beloit Junior High, and Blackhawk Elementary, have much lower proficiency rates.
While South Beloit Senior High School does not perform as well as the top-ranked schools, it stands out for its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94% and low dropout rate of 3.7%. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at the high school and some of the elementary schools, are concerning and likely contribute to the lower academic performance at those institutions. Additionally, the significant variation in spending per student across the schools may be a factor in the disparities in educational outcomes observed in the South Beloit area.
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