Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10

The Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 district in Illinois operates three schools: Clara Peterson Elementary School, Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School, and Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School. The district demonstrates a mix of strong-performing and areas for improvement across its schools.

Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 94th out of 697 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 85.3% 4-year graduation rate and outperforms state averages in both SAT Math and ELA. In contrast, Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School also demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking 405th out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools and exceeding state averages in IAR ELA and Math.

However, the district faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School with 34.3%. Additionally, all three schools have substantial percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional support and resources to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities. The district may also benefit from further analysis of its per-student spending variations to ensure resources are allocated effectively across the schools.