Summary:
The DePue Unified School District 103 in Illinois serves two schools: DePue Elementary School and DePue High School. Both schools are performing significantly below state averages on key academic metrics, with consistently low proficiency rates on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
At the elementary school, proficiency rates range from just 5.3% to 40% across grade levels, well below the state averages. The high school fares similarly, with only 6.3% of 11th-grade students meeting or exceeding standards on the SAT exams in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. The district's science proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the state average.
Beyond academic performance, the district faces other challenges, including high levels of economic disadvantage, with over 80% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The high school also struggles with a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 24% and a lower-than-average four-year graduation rate of 76.2%. Despite relatively high per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, the district appears to be struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and improvement plan.
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