Summary:
The Putnam County CUSD 535 district in Illinois serves students from 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Putnam County Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Illinois elementary schools with strong academic results in ELA, Math, and Science. In contrast, Putnam County Junior High School struggles with Math proficiency, falling below the state average.
Putnam County High School has seen significant improvement, moving from the bottom half to the top quarter of Illinois high schools, with a 4-year graduation rate of 87.9%. However, the school's test scores, particularly in Math, remain below the state average. The district's per-student spending varies, with Putnam County High School spending the most at $18,184 per student.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, with Putnam County Junior High School having the highest rate at 23.6%. Addressing these attendance issues could be a focus area for the district to improve overall student engagement and academic outcomes.
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