Donovan CUSD 3

The Donovan CUSD 3 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across three schools: Donovan Elementary School, Donovan Senior High School, and Donovan Junior High School. The data analysis reveals that Donovan Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with consistently high test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and a strong science program. In contrast, the secondary schools face more challenges, with mixed academic performance, particularly in mathematics.

Donovan Elementary School excels, with 51.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 42.2% in Math, significantly above the state averages. The school also boasts strong science performance, with 64.7% of 5th graders proficient or better on the ISA science assessment, compared to the state average of 52.4%. However, the district's secondary schools face more difficulties, with Donovan Senior High School's SAT performance in Math (23.5% proficient) lagging behind the state average of 26.1%, and Donovan Junior High School's higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower Math proficiency compared to ELA.

The data also suggests that the district may need to address socioeconomic factors and resource allocation, as the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary school compared to the secondary schools could indicate greater challenges at the elementary level, while the higher spending per student at the high school compared to the junior high could suggest a focus on supporting the needs of high school students. Overall, the analysis highlights the strengths of Donovan Elementary School and the areas for improvement at the secondary level, particularly in mathematics performance.