Carrollton CUSD 1

The Carrollton CUSD 1 school district in Illinois consists of two schools: Carrollton Grade School (an elementary school) and Carrollton High School. Both schools are underperforming academically, with low proficiency rates in core subjects compared to state averages. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue at both the elementary and high school levels.

Carrollton Grade School has relatively low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, ranging from 3.4% to 32.1% in ELA and 2.9% to 17.4% in Math across different grade levels. Carrollton High School also struggles, with only 11.4% of 11th-grade students proficient in ELA and 13.6% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 31.6% and 26.7%, respectively. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, at 21.9% and 22.7%, respectively, compared to the state average of around 15-20%.

The district as a whole is ranked 698 out of 823 districts in Illinois and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. This suggests that the challenges faced by the individual schools are not isolated but rather reflect systemic issues within the district. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, district-wide approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on improving the overall quality of education within the Carrollton CUSD 1 district.