Summary:
The Freeport School District 145 in Illinois is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from grades K-5. Based on the available data, Center Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the district, ranking 722 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Empire Elementary School appears to be the weakest performer, ranking 1,974 out of 2,067 schools and earning a 0-star rating.
Center Elementary School boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (32.7%) and Mathematics (37.8%) across all grades, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school's 3rd and 4th grade proficiency rates were particularly impressive, with 50% proficiency in both ELA and Math for 4th grade. In contrast, Empire Elementary School had the lowest proficiency rates in both ELA (9%) and Math (2.1-3.2%) across all grades.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the Freeport School District 145, with rates ranging from 22.4% at Center Elementary to 33.7% at Empire Elementary. Additionally, all schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty in the district. These socioeconomic factors likely play a significant role in the schools' academic outcomes, and addressing attendance issues and resource disparities could be crucial in improving educational opportunities for all students in the district.
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