Summary:
Dwight Common School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Dwight Common School District 232 in Illinois. With a total enrollment of 545 students, the school has seen a concerning decline in its performance over the past three years, dropping from a 2-star to a 1-star rating on SchoolDigger.
Academically, Dwight Common School struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.8%) and Mathematics (13.3%) significantly below the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th and 6th grade Mathematics, with proficiency rates of only 5.8% and 2.4%. Additionally, the school has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 17.9%.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.04%) and a slightly higher per-student spending ($11,957) compared to the state average. Addressing the underlying causes of the school's declining performance, academic achievement gaps, and high chronic absenteeism will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in the Dwight Common School District 232.
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