Summary:
The Frankfort CCSD 157C district in Illinois operates 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Chelsea Elementary School and Grand Prairie Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Hickory Creek Middle School). The district is known for its strong academic performance, with Hickory Creek Middle School consistently ranking among the top 12 middle schools in Illinois and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hickory Creek Middle School stands out as the district's high-performing school, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 70% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grade levels. Chelsea Elementary School also performs well, ranking among the top 56 elementary schools in Illinois, with high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. While Chelsea Elementary School's performance is commendable, its proficiency rates are generally lower than the district averages, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
The district maintains a relatively consistent level of funding and staffing across its schools, with spending per student ranging from $11,688 to $13,350 and student-teacher ratios between 14.5 and 15.9. However, the higher chronic absenteeism rate at Hickory Creek Middle School compared to the elementary schools is a potential area of concern that the district may want to investigate further.
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