Crab Orchard CUSD 3

The Crab Orchard CUSD 3 district in Illinois has two schools: Crab Orchard Elementary School and Crab Orchard High School. Based on the available data, Crab Orchard Elementary School appears to be the stronger performing school in the district, outpacing the high school on several key metrics.

Crab Orchard Elementary School has consistently ranked higher than the high school in the statewide School Digger rankings, with a 4-star rating in the most recent school year. The elementary school also outperforms the high school in areas such as higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher spending per student. Additionally, the elementary school's free/reduced lunch rate is lower than the high school's, indicating a smaller proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

In contrast, Crab Orchard High School faces some challenges, including a concerning 7.3% dropout rate and significantly lower proficiency rates on the SAT in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state averages. The high school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate than the elementary school. While the district as a whole has a relatively low ranking compared to other districts in Illinois, the elementary school's strong performance suggests it is able to outperform many of its peers statewide.