Astoria CUSD 1

The Astoria CUSD 1 district in Illinois serves students from three schools: Astoria Elementary School, Astoria High School, and Astoria Junior High School. The data suggests that the district as a whole is struggling academically, with proficiency rates below state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and math.

Astoria Elementary School stands out for its relatively high performance on state assessments, with 5th-grade ELA and science proficiency rates exceeding the state averages. However, the school's overall ELA and math proficiency rates are still below the state averages, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.6%. Astoria High School's performance is particularly concerning, with a low 4-year graduation rate of 82.6% and very low SAT proficiency rates of 0% in math and only 20% in ELA. Astoria Junior High School's ELA proficiency rates are generally on par with or above the state averages, but its math proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages.

Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates, may be contributing to the academic struggles. The district is spending a relatively high amount per student and has low student-teacher ratios, but these resource inputs have not translated into strong academic outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the district's challenges, such as attendance, graduation rates, and targeted support for economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for improving the overall performance of schools in the Astoria CUSD 1 district.