Summary:
The Herrin CUSD 4 district in Illinois consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that the district has some strong-performing schools, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels, but also faces challenges in improving academic performance and attendance, especially at the high school level.
Among the standout schools in the district, Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School and Herrin Middle School both have 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Herrin High School lags behind in academic performance, with SAT proficiency rates in Mathematics (18.3%) and English Language Arts (25.5%) below the state averages, despite a high four-year graduation rate of 92.4%.
The district also faces challenges related to attendance and socioeconomic factors. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 17.5% at Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School to 30.0% at Herrin High School, which may be impacting academic outcomes. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, particularly at North Side Primary Center (73.29%), indicates significant socioeconomic challenges facing the district that may require additional resources and support.
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