Summary:
The Elmwood Park CUSD 401 district in Illinois serves students from 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges across the district, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.
Elm Middle School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Illinois middle schools with a 3-star rating. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, Elmwood High School lags behind the state in both Mathematics and English Language Arts on the SAT, with proficiency rates of 20.2% and 26.2%, respectively.
The district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 21.1% at Elmwood Elementary School to 36.7% at Elmwood High School. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility across the district, ranging from 43.75% to 51.82%, suggest that socioeconomic factors may be impacting student performance. By addressing these areas and replicating the success of standout schools like Elm Middle School, the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 district can work to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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