Summary:
The city of Wilmington, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by the Wilmington CUSD 209U district. While the district faces some socioeconomic challenges, with a significant proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, there are some standout schools that are performing well.
Wilmington Middle School is a consistent top performer, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceeding district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Wilmington High School has struggled with standardized test performance, with only 15.5% of students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 21.6% in SAT English Language Arts, significantly lower than state averages.
The district's elementary schools, such as L J Stevens Intermediate School, have also maintained strong 4-star ratings and outperformed the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the district as a whole faces opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing the high school's underperformance and the socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning across the district.
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