Summary:
The Cary CCSD 26 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 8th grade across 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals some standout schools as well as areas for improvement within the district.
Cary Junior High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with the highest test scores in ELA, Math, and Science. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 289th in 2021-2022 to 414th in 2023-2024. In contrast, Deer Path Elementary has the highest proficiency rates among the elementary schools, with 42.6% and 34.9% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math, respectively.
The district shows variation in other key metrics, such as chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 11.4% at Briargate Elementary to 17.7% at Cary Junior High, and spending per student ranging from $11,635 at Three Oaks School to $17,096 at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center. These insights suggest that the district may benefit from a closer examination of the factors contributing to the performance differences between schools and the high spending at the early childhood center.
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