Summary:
The city of Watseka, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by Iroquois County CUSD 9. The data reveals a mix of performance, with Watseka Community High School and Watseka Junior High School standing out as strong performers, while the elementary schools show room for improvement, particularly in math proficiency.
Watseka Community High School is a standout, consistently ranking in the top half of Illinois high schools with a 4-star rating. It boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 85.0% and a low dropout rate of 3.9%. In contrast, the district's elementary schools, Glenn Raymond School and Wanda Kendall Elementary School, have more room for improvement, particularly in math proficiency.
A concerning trend across the district is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.5% at Glenn Raymond School to 30.5% at Watseka Community High School. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates, which may impact academic performance and require additional resources and support.
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