Summary:
The Gurnee School District 56 in Illinois consists of 4 schools: 3 elementary schools (Spaulding Elementary, River Trail School, and Prairie Trail School) and 1 middle school (Viking School). The data analysis reveals significant academic challenges within the district, with most schools underperforming compared to state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency.
River Trail School stands out as the top performer, outperforming the district and state averages in ELA and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Prairie Trail School struggles academically, with the lowest ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates among the schools. The district-wide ELA proficiency rate is 22.9%, significantly lower than the state's 41.2%, and the Mathematics proficiency rate is 14.4%, compared to the state's 28.4%.
The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Viking School and Spaulding Elementary, which may be a contributing factor to the overall low academic performance in the district. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Spaulding Elementary and Prairie Trail School, also have the lowest academic performance, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic status and student achievement.
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