Summary:
The Berkeley School District 87 in Illinois consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The district faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among its student population.
While the district as a whole struggles, a few schools stand out. Northlake Middle School and J.W. Riley Intermediate School have the highest statewide rankings and proficiency rates in the district, but they still lag behind state averages. The elementary schools, particularly Sunnyside Intermediate and Whittier Primary, have the lowest proficiency rates in the district.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism, with the elementary schools generally having higher rates than the middle schools. Additionally, all schools in the district have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The district's resource allocation, as seen in the variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggests the need for a more equitable distribution of support to address the schools with the greatest needs.
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