Summary:
The Oakwood CUSD 76 district in Illinois serves students from two schools - Oakwood Grade School and Oakwood High School. Both schools face significant challenges, with consistently low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors that impact student learning and achievement.
Oakwood Grade School is ranked 1562 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school struggles with low test scores, with only 24.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 11.1% in Math. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern at 21.6%. In contrast, Oakwood High School is ranked 292 out of 697 Illinois high schools and has a 3-star rating, but it also faces challenges with below-average test scores and a concerning dropout rate of 6.3%.
Both schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by their high free/reduced lunch rates of over 46%. While the district spends relatively high amounts per student, at $15,126 for the elementary school and $15,287 for the high school, the focus should be on how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and address the identified challenges. Addressing the issues of academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student outcomes in the Oakwood CUSD 76 district.
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