Summary:
The Beardstown CUSD 15 district in Illinois operates two schools: Beardstown Junior/Senior High School and Gard Elementary School. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be performing well compared to state averages, with both schools ranking significantly below the state in terms of academic achievement and other key metrics.
Across the board, the schools in the Beardstown CUSD 15 district are struggling. Both Beardstown Junior/Senior High School and Gard Elementary School have extremely low statewide rankings, with the high school ranked 577 out of 697 Illinois high schools and the elementary school ranked 1,914 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools. The schools also have significantly lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to state averages, with the high school having only 2.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%.
Additionally, the district faces challenges with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income population. Despite the relatively high spending per student, the schools are not seeing improved academic outcomes. The data suggests that the Beardstown CUSD 15 district may need to implement comprehensive strategies to address the underlying issues and improve educational opportunities for its students.
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