Gifford CCSD 188

Gifford CCSD 188 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Gifford, with only one school - Gifford Grade School, an elementary school for grades K-8 with 166 students. While the school has adequate funding and resources, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is generally below state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency across all grades. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.8%, which could be impacting student engagement and learning.

Gifford Grade School is ranked 1096 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's science proficiency rates are slightly above the state average at 54.5%, but its ELA and Math proficiency rates range from 18.8% to 62.5% and 6.3% to 41.7% respectively, all below state averages. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 34.34% suggests a student population with higher economic needs, which can impact academic outcomes and require additional support and resources.

Overall, while Gifford Grade School has adequate resources and staffing, the data indicates the need for the school to focus on improving instructional practices, addressing student attendance and engagement, and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students to help raise academic performance and better serve the Gifford community. The school's challenges suggest opportunities for improvement with the right strategies and interventions.