Edwards County CUSD 1

The Edwards County CUSD 1 district in Illinois serves students from 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Albion Grade School and West Salem Grade School) and 1 high school (Edwards County High School). The data reveals notable differences in performance and resource allocation across these schools.

West Salem Grade School stands out as a top-performing elementary school, consistently ranking among the best in Illinois and outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency. In contrast, Albion Grade School, while also performing well above state averages, lags behind its counterpart in several key metrics. At the high school level, Edwards County High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and underperforms the state averages in both SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency.

The data also reveals potential equity concerns, with all three schools serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, there are notable differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools, suggesting potential resource allocation challenges within the district. These findings highlight the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the performance gaps and the district's efforts to address the unique needs of its student population.