Summary:
The Palestine CUSD 3 district in Illinois has two schools: Palestine Grade School, an elementary school, and Palestine High School. While Palestine High School outperforms the elementary school, both schools face significant challenges, including low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and serving economically disadvantaged student populations.
Palestine High School has a higher statewide ranking, with a 3-star rating, compared to Palestine Grade School's 1-star rating. The high school also has higher test scores, a higher graduation rate, and a lower dropout rate. However, both schools struggle with very low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, well below state averages. The schools also have high rates of chronic absenteeism, with Palestine Grade School at 21.0% and Palestine High School at 41.3%, significantly higher than the state average.
The data suggests that the performance gap between the two schools may indicate a need for more targeted interventions and support at the elementary level. Additionally, the high percentages of economically disadvantaged students at both schools highlight the need for additional resources and strategies to address socioeconomic barriers and improve access to educational opportunities. Addressing attendance issues and re-evaluating funding allocation should also be priorities for the district to help these schools improve student learning and outcomes.
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