Hardin County CUSD 1

The Hardin County CUSD 1 district in Illinois serves three schools: Hardin County Elementary School, Hardin County High School, and Hardin County Junior High School. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools, with the elementary school outperforming the junior high and high school on state assessments.

Hardin County Elementary School stands out with the highest performance on state assessments, particularly in 5th-grade ELA and Math. However, the school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.9%, which may be impacting overall performance. In contrast, Hardin County High School has the highest graduation rate at 90.0%, but its performance on the SAT is quite low, with only 14.6% of 11th-graders proficient or better in ELA and just 4.9% in Math. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 47.5%.

Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates and a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population are significant concerns. The variation in spending per student across the schools suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure equitable distribution and targeted support for the schools with the greatest needs. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a focus on improving attendance and engagement will be crucial for the Hardin County CUSD 1 district to improve student outcomes.