Dieterich CUSD 30

The Dieterich CUSD 30 district in Illinois consists of two schools: Dieterich Elementary School and Dieterich Junior/Senior High School. The data analysis reveals that Dieterich Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Illinois elementary schools and outpacing state averages on key metrics such as test scores and attendance rates. In contrast, Dieterich Junior/Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and lags behind the state averages on standardized test proficiency.

Dieterich Elementary School maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has outperformed the district and state averages on proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams across all grade levels. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.1% compared to the state average. On the other hand, Dieterich Junior/Senior High School is currently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 187 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 to 356 out of 697 in 2023-2024.

The data also reveals that while the spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent between the elementary and high school, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rates are still relatively high at the high school level. Addressing attendance issues could be an opportunity for the district to improve overall performance. Additionally, further investigation into the factors contributing to the performance gap between the elementary and high school, such as curriculum alignment, instructional practices, or student support services, could help identify areas for improvement at the high school level.