East Alton School District 13


Summary:

The East Alton School District 13 in Illinois serves two schools: Eastwood Elementary School and East Alton Middle School. Both schools face significant challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Eastwood Elementary School stands out for its relatively low performance on standardized tests, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.4%, significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, East Alton Middle School performs better than Eastwood Elementary, with proficiency rates closer to the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, though it still struggles with low Mathematics proficiency.

Both schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, there appears to be a funding disparity, with East Alton Middle School spending significantly more per student than Eastwood Elementary School. Addressing the performance gaps, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased funding, and a focus on improving attendance and engagement.

District Detail

 210 E Saint Louis Ave
East Alton, IL 62024-1455

 (618) 433-2051

SchoolDigger Rank:
646th of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students:

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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