Summary:
The Southwestern CUSD 9 district in Illinois consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance across the schools, with some standout performers and areas for improvement.
Shipman Elementary School and Medora Intermediate School are the top-performing schools in the district, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed district and state averages. In contrast, the middle and high schools show more room for improvement, with graduation and dropout rates that lag behind state benchmarks.
Across the district, there are some common challenges, such as relatively high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates vary, with Southwestern Middle School having the highest rate at 13.4%. Overall, the data suggests opportunities for the district to build on the success of its top-performing schools and implement targeted strategies to address areas of concern.
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