Summary:
The Pleasant Valley School District 62 in Illinois has only one elementary school, Pleasant Valley Primary School, which serves grades PK-3 with an enrollment of 250 students. The school's performance has been declining in recent years, with a 1-star rating and a ranking of 1598 out of 2044 Illinois elementary schools in the 2016-2017 school year.
Academically, Pleasant Valley Primary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and the 3rd grade math proficiency rate was just 14%, significantly lower than the state average of 33.8%. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 46.3% in the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite the school's struggles, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 and higher per-student spending of $14,763 compared to the state average. However, these resources have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. The district may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the school's challenges, which are likely exacerbated by the high poverty level, with 94% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
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