Summary:
The Prairie Central CUSD 8 district in Illinois serves students from 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole is ranked in the bottom half of Illinois districts, there is significant variation in performance between the individual schools.
The standout schools in the district are Prairie Central Upper Elementary and Prairie Central Junior High School, which have significantly higher academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Prairie Central High School and the elementary schools struggle more, with test scores below the state average.
The district faces challenges related to high poverty levels, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 35.85% at the high school to 63.89% at Prairie Central Primary East. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, reaching nearly 30% at the high school level. Overall, the Prairie Central CUSD 8 district has a mix of strong and struggling schools, requiring targeted interventions to address the academic and socioeconomic needs of its students.
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