Panhandle CUSD 2

The Panhandle CUSD 2 district in Illinois serves 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Raymond Grade School and Lincolnwood Junior High School stand out for their strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, outpacing the district and state averages.

While Lincolnwood High School has a lower ranking compared to the other schools, its performance has shown improvement over the past few years. The district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 39.62% to 52.58%. Despite this, the schools appear to be allocating resources effectively, with relatively high spending per student and generally favorable student-teacher ratios.

However, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, particularly at Lincolnwood High School (20.4%) and Farmersville Elementary School (19.7%). This is an area that the district may want to focus on to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. Overall, the Panhandle CUSD 2 district as a whole is ranked 528 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting room for improvement across the district.