Summary:
The Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 district in Illinois consists of two schools: Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School serving grades PK-6 and Ashton-Franklin Center High School serving grades 7-12. The data analysis reveals that the high school is the standout performer in the district, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 147 out of 697 Illinois high schools, significantly higher than the district's overall ranking of 276 out of 813.
The high school outperforms the district and state averages on key metrics such as SAT/Math (27.8% vs 26.1%), SAT/ELA (36.1% vs 31.1%), IAR/ELA (54.7% vs 41.2%), and IAR/Math (35.9% vs 28.4%). It also boasts a strong 84.2% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the elementary school struggles with lower proficiency rates compared to state averages, particularly in math, and has a 3-star rating, ranking 999 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools.
Both schools face challenges with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which could be impacting academic performance. Additionally, the district's overall ranking suggests room for improvement across the district. Identifying and implementing best practices from the high school at the elementary level could help raise the district's performance and ensure all students receive a high-quality education.
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