Summary:
The Gillespie CUSD 7 district in Illinois serves students from three schools: Ben-Gil Elementary School, Gillespie High School, and Gillespie Middle School. The data reveals a mixed picture, with the elementary and middle schools outperforming the district and state averages in several academic areas, while the high school lags behind.
Ben-Gil Elementary School and Gillespie Middle School both have high rankings within Illinois, with 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. However, all three schools in the district struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.0% to 26.6%. Additionally, the elementary and middle schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests that while the elementary and middle schools are performing relatively well, there is a significant gap in academic achievement at the high school level. The district may benefit from targeted interventions and strategies to address chronic absenteeism and support student success, particularly at the high school. Overall, the Gillespie CUSD 7 district faces challenges in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for its students.
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