Summary:
Odell CCSD 435 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Odell. The district has only one school, Odell Grade School, which is an elementary school. Despite having relatively high per-student spending and small class sizes, Odell Grade School has consistently underperformed compared to other Illinois elementary schools, ranking in the bottom half of the state.
Odell Grade School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.3% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41.2%, and only 16.3% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's science proficiency rate is closer to the state average, but still lags behind.
The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and class size may be contributing to the school's challenges. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 40.12%, indicates that the school serves a population with greater socioeconomic challenges, which could be impacting academic performance. Addressing these underlying issues and developing targeted strategies for improvement will be crucial for Odell CCSD 435 to help its students succeed.
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