Summary:
The Meridian CUSD 223 district in Illinois serves students from 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the data analysis, Stillman Valley High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district appear to be performing closer to the state average, with Highland Elementary School, Monroe Center Grade School, and Meridian Junior High School all earning 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have mixed academic performance compared to state averages on standardized assessments.
Key metrics across the district show a range in student demographics, academic outcomes, and resource allocation. Stillman Valley High School stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.9% and strong student performance on the SAT, while the other schools have more varied results. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary significantly, from 10.2% at Monroe Center Grade School to 24.8% at Stillman Valley High School. Understanding the drivers behind these differences could provide valuable insights to help the district enhance educational quality and equity across all its schools.
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