Summary:
The Streator Education Service District 44 in Illinois is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Centennial Elementary and Kimes Elementary) and 1 middle school (Northlawn Junior High School). The district as a whole is ranked 753 out of 823 districts in Illinois and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating poor performance compared to other districts in the state.
Among the standout schools, Kimes Elementary has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 48.6%, but also the highest historical state-wide ranking, having been ranked in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools in the past. Centennial Elementary has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 71.28%, but also the highest test scores among the three schools, with 18.5% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in ELA and 19.1% proficient or better in Math.
Overall, the schools in the Streator Education Service District 44 face significant challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and student outcomes. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and support will be crucial for improving the quality of education for students in this region.
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