Summary:
The Highland CUSD 5 district in Illinois consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 173 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Grantfork Upper Elementary School is the top performer, ranked 87 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and earning a rare 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This small school boasts exceptional test scores, with 74.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 58.8% in Math, far exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, Grantfork has an impressively low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.3%. At the high school level, Highland High School stands out, ranked 111 out of 697 Illinois high schools and maintaining a strong 4-star rating.
While the district generally performs above the state average in test scores, there is some variability at the elementary school level. The data suggests the district could focus on improving performance at schools like Highland Elementary and Alhambra Primary, which lag behind the district and state averages in certain areas. Overall, the Highland CUSD 5 district appears to be a strong performer, but there is room for improvement, particularly at the elementary level.
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