Summary:
The Arthur CUSD 305 district in Illinois consists of 4 schools: 3 elementary schools (Arthur Grade School, Atwood-Hammond Grade School, and Lovington Grade School) and 1 high school (Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond). The data analysis reveals a mixed picture, with some standout elementary schools but areas of concern at the high school and one of the elementary schools.
Arthur Grade School and Atwood-Hammond Grade School are the top-performing schools in the district, ranking in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools and earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency, and had relatively low chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, Lovington Grade School struggled across multiple subjects, while the high school, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond, had lower proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts compared to state averages.
The district's per-student spending and student-teacher ratios suggest a relatively equitable distribution of resources, but the performance disparities indicate that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices and school climate, may be playing a role in student outcomes. Addressing high chronic absenteeism and identifying and replicating best practices from the top-performing schools could be potential focus areas for the Arthur CUSD 305 district to improve overall student achievement.
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