Summary:
The Pembroke CCSD 259 school district in Illinois has only one school, Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Illinois elementary schools, with low academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are significantly below the state averages.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, its performance on standardized tests remains a concern. Only 20.4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 0% met or exceeded standards in Mathematics across all grade levels, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 24.8% to 33.8%, respectively. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment was slightly better, with 42.4% of students proficient or better, but still lagging behind the state average of 53.2%.
The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 89.16% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate of 37.7%. These factors likely contribute to the academic struggles, and addressing the broader needs of the school community will be crucial in improving student outcomes. The Pembroke CCSD 259 district as a whole is ranked 772 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a need for comprehensive support and intervention to enhance the educational opportunities for students in this area.
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