Summary:
The Leland CUSD 1 district in Illinois has two schools: Leland Elementary School and Leland High School. While the elementary school excels in science proficiency and has lower chronic absenteeism, the high school boasts a strong graduation rate but struggles with standardized test performance.
Leland Elementary School stands out for its high science proficiency rates, with 64.3% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly exceeding district and state averages. However, the school faces challenges in mathematics, with only 11.1% of 5th graders reaching proficiency in 2023-2024. In contrast, Leland High School has a commendable four-year graduation rate of 88.9% in 2023-2024, but its SAT performance lags behind state averages, with only 20% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 5% in Mathematics.
The resource allocation within the district also reveals some disparities. Leland High School spends $21,724 per student, higher than the $16,555 spent at Leland Elementary School. Additionally, the high school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.5, compared to the elementary school's 12.3, suggesting a more favorable resource distribution at the secondary level. Overall, the Leland CUSD 1 district presents a mixed picture, with both strengths and areas for improvement across its two schools.
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