Summary:
Northwestern CUSD 2 in Illinois has only one elementary school, Northwestern Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools over the past three years, with a performance rating of 2 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale.
Northwestern Elementary School faces academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (32.6%) and Mathematics (19.1%) significantly lower than the state averages. However, the school's science proficiency rate (72%) exceeds the state average (53.2%). The school serves a student population with a high percentage (61.93%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. Despite higher per-student spending ($17,271) and a lower student-teacher ratio (10.4) compared to state averages, the school's academic performance remains below state standards.
While the school's resource allocation and class size suggest a focus on supporting student learning, the data indicates that factors beyond just these elements may be influencing the school's academic outcomes. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and targeted interventions could provide insights into addressing the root causes of the performance challenges and leveraging the school's strengths in science to improve overall student achievement.
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