Summary:
The W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Martin L King Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Both schools have consistently performed below state averages on key metrics, with no clear standout schools in the district.
The schools in this district face significant challenges, with both Martin L King Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School ranking in the bottom 25% of Illinois elementary schools. Their proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state averages, with only 13.2% of students at Martin L King Elementary School scoring proficient or better in ELA and less than 2% of 3rd and 4th graders scoring proficient or better in Mathematics.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the academic outcomes remain poor. The schools serve a student population with very high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, which are likely contributing factors to their low performance. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding, and instead focuses on targeted interventions to improve attendance, support for students from low-income families, and a focus on improving the quality of instruction and curriculum.
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