Summary:
The city of Waverly, Illinois is home to two schools: Waverly Elementary School and Waverly Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Waverly CUSD 6 district. Based on the available data, the schools in Waverly appear to be performing below average compared to state-level metrics, with no clear standout performers.
Waverly Elementary School is ranked 1691 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significantly lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math compared to state averages across all grade levels. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.1%, which is above the state average. Meanwhile, Waverly Junior/Senior High School is ranked 508 out of 697 Illinois high schools and also has a 1-star rating, with lower proficiency rates in SAT Math and ELA compared to state averages for 11th grade. The high school has an even higher chronic absenteeism rate of 33.3%, which is very concerning.
Both schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with over 49% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools have relatively high spending per student, the academic outcomes have not yet improved. The data suggests that the schools in Waverly are facing significant challenges, with Waverly Elementary School showing a concerning decline in performance and Waverly Junior/Senior High School exhibiting inconsistent results. Further investigation into the root causes and potential interventions would be warranted to address the issues facing these schools.
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