Lansing School District 158

The Lansing School District 158 in Illinois serves students from 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals significant variation in school performance, with Reavis Elementary School and Coolidge Elementary School outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, the middle school, Memorial Junior High School, struggles with only 8.9% of students proficient in Mathematics, well below the state average of 28.4%.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern across the district, ranging from 20.0% at Coolidge Elementary to 26.7% at Oak Glen Elementary School. This issue likely contributes to the lower academic performance observed in some schools. Additionally, the district exhibits a range of free and reduced-price lunch rates, from 3.53% at Lester Crawl Primary Center to 46.74% at Memorial Junior High, suggesting potential equity concerns that the district may need to address.

Overall, the data indicates that the Lansing School District 158 has room for improvement, particularly in raising test scores and addressing equity issues. By analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools, the district can develop targeted strategies to support all students and improve overall academic performance.