Summary:
The Brown County CUSD 1 school district in Illinois consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces some academic challenges, a few standout schools emerge, including Brown County High School and Brown County Elementary School.
Brown County High School ranks in the top half of Illinois high schools and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years. It boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and outperforms the district and state averages in science proficiency. In contrast, the district as a whole struggles with academic proficiency, with scores generally below the state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.
Brown County Elementary School also stands out, ranking in the top 40% of Illinois elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages in 4th-grade ELA proficiency. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, ranging from 18.9% at Brown County Middle School to 25.5% at Brown County Elementary School. Additionally, the district has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
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