Streator Education Service District 44

The Streator Education Service District 44 in Illinois consists of 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Centennial Elementary School and Kimes Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Northlawn Junior High School). The data reveals that these schools are consistently performing below the state averages on various metrics, with no clear standout schools in the district.

Across the 3 schools, the proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for all grades are significantly lower than the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the proficiency rate in ELA for all grades at Northlawn Junior High School was 21.9%, compared to the state average of 41.2%. The proficiency rate in Math for all grades was only 6.9%, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The elementary schools, Centennial and Kimes, also have proficiency rates well below the state averages in both ELA and Math.

Additionally, the schools in the Streator Education Service District 44 have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.3% to 31.8% in the 2023-2024 school year, which are significantly higher than the state average. The schools also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.72% to 71.28% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. While the spending per student for the 2022-2023 school year is slightly higher than the state average, the data does not indicate any notable improvements or progress in the schools' performance over the past few years, suggesting a need for more targeted interventions and support.