Summary:
The Meridian CUSD 101 school district in Illinois has only one elementary school, Meridian Elementary School. This school is performing significantly below average compared to other elementary schools in the state, ranking 1885 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Meridian Elementary School's test scores are alarmingly low, with proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate is just 2.5% compared to the state average of 30.6%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.1%, which is likely contributing to the poor academic performance. The school serves a student population with significant economic disadvantages, with 91.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $20,760, which is above the state average, the school's academic outcomes remain poor. This disconnect between spending and outcomes suggests the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges facing Meridian Elementary School, such as improving academic instruction, addressing attendance issues, and providing additional support for the economically disadvantaged student population.
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