Summary:
The city of Warren, Illinois is home to two schools - Warren Junior/Senior High School and Warren Elementary School, both part of the Warren CUSD 205 district. While the elementary school consistently ranks among the top schools in Illinois, the high school has seen more mixed performance in recent years.
Warren Elementary School stands out as the clear high performer, ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to district and state averages. In contrast, Warren Junior/Senior High School has experienced a decline in its state ranking, currently placing 364 out of 697 Illinois high schools.
Key metrics reveal some potential factors behind the performance gap. Warren Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, higher spending per student, and more favorable student-teacher ratio compared to the high school. While the high school maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate, it also has a concerning 10.2% dropout rate. Analyzing the root causes of these differences and implementing targeted interventions could help the high school better support student achievement and ensure equitable outcomes across all grade levels.
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