Summary:
The city of West Frankfort, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Frankfort CUSD 168 district. While the district as a whole ranks in the bottom half of Illinois districts, a few schools stand out - both positively and negatively - in terms of performance and student outcomes.
Frankfort Community High School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving up over 80 spots in the past year. However, the school still struggles with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a relatively low graduation rate. In contrast, Frankfort Intermediate School has maintained consistent performance, with test scores and attendance rates higher than the district average.
Across the district, there are concerns around equitable resource allocation and addressing systemic challenges that contribute to the overall low performance. High rates of free and reduced lunch recipients and variation in per-student spending suggest socioeconomic factors may play a role. Addressing chronic absenteeism, particularly at the secondary level, should also be a priority for the district as it works to improve student outcomes.
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