Summary:
The Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 district in Illinois operates 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Forreston Grade School and German Valley Grade School) and 1 junior/senior high school (Forreston Junior/Senior High School). The district has a mix of strong-performing and potentially underperforming schools, with the high school and one elementary school standing out as top performers in the region.
Forreston Junior/Senior High School is a standout, consistently ranking among the top 25% of Illinois high schools and maintaining a 4-star rating. It boasts an impressive 96.5% 4-year graduation rate and student test scores that significantly exceed state averages in Math and English Language Arts. In contrast, German Valley Grade School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 27.3%, which could negatively impact student learning and achievement.
While the district appears to allocate resources fairly evenly across the schools, with similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, there are potential equity concerns. Forreston Grade School has a significantly higher free/reduced lunch rate (47.13%) compared to German Valley Grade School (29.63%), which may indicate disparities in educational opportunities within the district.
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