Summary:
The city of Thornton, Illinois has one elementary school, Wolcott School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 255 students. Wolcott School is part of the Thornton School District 154, which is ranked 396 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Wolcott School's academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grade levels performing above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while others are below average. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment is also below the state average, with 44.2% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 53.2%. Additionally, Wolcott School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.1%, which is higher than the state average.
Despite higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, Wolcott School's academic performance suggests the need for a re-evaluation of resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support student learning. The school also serves a relatively low-income community, with 52.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which can present additional challenges in terms of educational resources and support. Addressing these areas of concern could help Wolcott School improve its overall performance and better serve its student population.
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