Summary:
The city of Summit, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data suggests that the schools in this district face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.21% to 83.9%.
Among the standout schools, Walsh Elementary School stands out for its relatively strong performance on state assessments, with 28.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 18.1% proficient in math, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Dr. Donald Wharton Elementary School, which serves a high-need student population, had the highest science proficiency rate among the elementary schools at 44%, exceeding the district and state averages.
The data also reveals some concerning trends across the Summit School District 104, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.2% to 25.4%, significantly above the state average, and generally lower academic performance on state assessments compared to state averages. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $20,139 to $27,847, suggests potential funding disparities within the district that may be impacting the quality of education and resources available to students.
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