Summary:
The Polo CUSD 222 district in Illinois consists of three schools: Centennial Elementary School, Polo Community High School, and Aplington Middle School. The data reveals that Centennial Elementary School is the standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
Polo Community High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.7%, significantly above the state average, and performs well on the ISA Science assessment. However, the school struggles with Mathematics proficiency, an area that could benefit from additional focus and support. Aplington Middle School excels in English Language Arts proficiency but lags behind in Mathematics, suggesting a need to strengthen math instruction across the district.
Overall, the Polo CUSD 222 district is ranked 278 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The district-wide spending per student and student-teacher ratios are consistent across the schools, indicating a relatively equitable distribution of resources. The free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 40% to 48.75%, suggest a significant population of economically disadvantaged students in the district, which may require additional support and resources to ensure their academic success.
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