Summary:
The Oakland CUSD 5 district in Illinois serves two schools - Lake Crest Elementary School and Oakland High School. While Oakland High School is a standout performer, ranking 132 out of 697 Illinois high schools, Lake Crest Elementary appears to be struggling, with significantly lower test scores compared to state averages.
Oakland High School boasts a strong 90% 4-year graduation rate and outperforms the state on SAT Math assessments. In contrast, Lake Crest Elementary has alarmingly low proficiency rates in both ELA (23.4%) and Math (13.4%), well below state averages. The elementary school also faces high chronic absenteeism at 11.3%.
Funding allocation between the two schools is also noteworthy, with Lake Crest Elementary spending $14,158 per student compared to $10,621 per student at Oakland High School. Both schools serve a high proportion of students from low-income families, with free/reduced lunch rates around 40-50%. Addressing these demographic challenges and disparities in performance and resources should be a priority for the Oakland CUSD 5 district.
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