Mount Olive CUSD 5

The Mount Olive CUSD 5 district in Illinois serves two schools: Mt Olive Elementary School and Mt Olive High School. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary school appears to be struggling in comparison, both in terms of academic achievement and overall school quality ratings.

Mt Olive High School is ranked 105 out of 697 Illinois high schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a strong 82.4% four-year graduation rate, a 0% dropout rate, and outperforms state averages on the SAT in both Math and English Language Arts. In contrast, Mt Olive Elementary School has fluctuated between 1004 and 1380 out of over 2,000 Illinois elementary schools in recent years, earning 2-3 stars from SchoolDigger, and trails state averages in many grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics.

Both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which could be impacting student learning. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rate at the elementary school compared to the high school may indicate socioeconomic disparities within the district that could be contributing to the performance gap between the two schools. The district may need to focus on improving the quality and outcomes at the elementary school level to ensure a more consistent and equitable educational experience for all students in the Mount Olive CUSD 5 district.