Best Public Schools in Washburn, IL


Summary:

The city of Washburn, Illinois is home to two schools: Lowpoint-Washburn Elementary School and Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior High School, both part of the Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 district. While the elementary school has maintained a steady 3-star rating, the junior high school has seen fluctuations in its performance, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.

Both schools face similar challenges, including lower-than-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, the schools are still struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes, indicating that simply increasing funding and reducing class sizes may not be enough to drive meaningful improvements.

The data suggests that the schools in Washburn, Illinois face a range of challenges, from academic performance to attendance and socioeconomic factors. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that targets the root causes of the problems and implements evidence-based strategies for improvement.








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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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