Summary:
The Northwestern CUSD 2 district in Illinois consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data analysis reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across the district.
Northwestern High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 343 out of 697 Illinois high schools and achieving a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 80.8%. The school also outperformed the district and state averages in science proficiency. In contrast, Northwestern Junior High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, from 608 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 1,168 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning drop in performance.
Northwestern Elementary School is a bright spot, outperforming the district and state averages in 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency and maintaining a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. However, across the district, proficiency rates in ELA and Math on the IAR assessments are generally lower than the state averages, with the exception of 3rd grade ELA at Northwestern Elementary School. Additionally, the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and potential inequities in resource allocation, as evidenced by the disparities in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools.
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