Summary:
The Carrollton CUSD 1 district in Illinois consists of two schools: Carrollton Grade School and Carrollton High School. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both are underperforming compared to state averages on key metrics such as test scores, attendance, and graduation rates.
Carrollton Grade School has significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 18.1% is higher than the state average. Carrollton High School also has lower proficiency rates in SAT Mathematics and ELA, as well as a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 28.6%. The district as a whole is ranked 710 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a need for improvement across the board.
While Carrollton High School's performance is more inconsistent, with some results closer to state averages, the district faces significant challenges, including low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student outcomes. Addressing these issues and re-evaluating resource allocation to prioritize investments in the earlier grades could be crucial for improving the overall quality of education in the Carrollton CUSD 1 district.
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